Bolognese Bread Pizza Recipe

Name: Bolognese Bread Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 long loaf, 20 to 24 inches, Italian semolina bread, day old is fine; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan; 2 slices pancetta or bacon, chopped; 2 pounds ground beef; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and finely chopped; 1 small carrot, peeled and chopped; Coarse black pepper and coarse salt; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon allspice, 1/3 palm full; 1/2 cup red wine, 1 couple of glugs; 1/2 cup beef stock; 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; Handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1 pound fresh smoked mozzarella, fresh mozzarella or scamorza (firmer, aged mozzarella balls) thinly sliced; 4 handfuls grated Parmigiano or Romano; 1 cup fresh basil, 20 leaves, shredded or torn

Servings: persons

1 long loaf, 20 to 24 inches, Italian semolina bread, day old is fine
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
2 slices pancetta or bacon, chopped
2 pounds ground beef
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 medium yellow onions, peeled and finely chopped
1 small carrot, peeled and chopped
Coarse black pepper and coarse salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon allspice, 1/3 palm full
1/2 cup red wine, 1 couple of glugs
1/2 cup beef stock
1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
Handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 pound fresh smoked mozzarella, fresh mozzarella or scamorza (firmer, aged mozzarella balls) thinly sliced
4 handfuls grated Parmigiano or Romano
1 cup fresh basil, 20 leaves, shredded or torn

1
Heat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2
Split bread lengthwise then cut in half again and hollow out some of the insides of bread.
3
Lightly crisp bread in oven, 5 to 8 minutes.
4
Remove bread and switch broiler on.
5
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high to high heat.
6
Add extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan.
7
Add the pancetta, render a minute or so, add the meat and break it up into an even layer.
8
Let the meat caramelize 1 to 2 minutes without stirring.
9
Break it into small bits and brown well.
10
Add garlic, onions and carrots and season with lots of coarse pepper, some salt, Worcestershire and allspice then cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
11
Add wine and scrape up pan bits.
12
Add stock and loosen up the mixture a little.
13
Add tomatoes and parsley and heat through, 1 to 2 minutes.
14
Fill breads and top with a thin layer of mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmigiano or Romano.
15
Broil the pizzas to melt cheese.
16
Top each pizza liberally with basil and serve (with a fork and knife).

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 long loaf, 20 to 24 inches, Italian semolina bread, day old is fine, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, 2 slices pancetta or bacon, chopped, 2 pounds ground beef, and more.

Yes, Bolognese Bread Pizza falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bolognese Bread Pizza

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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