Fast Deep-Dish Pizza Recipe

Name: Fast Deep-Dish Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 28-ounce cans plum tomatoes, drained; 2 large garlic cloves, pressed; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled; 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled; 3 teaspoons olive oil; Cornmeal; 1 pound (1 loaf) frozen bread dough, thawed; 1 pound shredded mozzarella (about 4 cups); 7 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

2 28-ounce cans plum tomatoes, drained
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
3 teaspoons olive oil
Cornmeal
1 pound (1 loaf) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 pound shredded mozzarella (about 4 cups)
7 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

1
Preheat oven to 425F.
2
Coarsely chop tomatoes.
3
Place in strainer and drain well.
4
Combine tomatoes with garlic, parsley, oregano and basil in bowl.
5
Brush 12-inch-diameter deep-dish pizza pan with 1 teaspoon oil.
6
Sprinkle pan with cornmeal.
7
Roll bread dough out to 13-inch round on lightly floured surface.
8
Transfer dough to pan, extending 1 inch up pan sides.
9
Spread dough with 1 cup tomato mixture.
10
Sprinkle half of mozzarella over.
11
Top with half of pepperoni and remaining tomato mixture.
12
Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
13
Distribute remaining pepperoni atop mozzarella.
14
Sprinkle with Parmesan.
15
Drizzle with remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil.
16
Bake until cheese bubbles and begins to brown and crust is golden brown, about 40 minutes.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 28-ounce cans plum tomatoes, drained, 2 large garlic cloves, pressed, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled, and more.

Yes, Fast Deep-Dish Pizza falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fast Deep-Dish Pizza

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