Holiday Pizza Recipe

Name: Holiday Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 1/3 ounces tomato paste; 1/4 teaspoon olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Garlic powder, for seasoning; 8 fresh basil leaves, torn; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 rib celery, chopped; 1 small eggplant, chopped; 1 zucchini, chopped; 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced; 1 roasted red bell pepper, sliced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 ounce pine nuts; 1 small eggplant; 24 ounces pizza dough; 1/3 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into chunks; 1 pound fresh buffalo mozzarella, cut into chunks; 6 ounces cooked chicken, diced or shredded; 6 ounces cooked tuna, diced or shredded; 2 ounces grated romano cheese; Cooked tri-color pasta, for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

12 ounces plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 1/3 ounces tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Garlic powder, for seasoning
8 fresh basil leaves, torn
1 carrot, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1 small eggplant, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 roasted red bell pepper, sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 ounce pine nuts
1 small eggplant
24 ounces pizza dough
1/3 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into chunks
1 pound fresh buffalo mozzarella, cut into chunks
6 ounces cooked chicken, diced or shredded
6 ounces cooked tuna, diced or shredded
2 ounces grated romano cheese
Cooked tri-color pasta, for garnish, optional

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
For the sauce base: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
3
Toss to combine and set aside.
4
For the vegetables: In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine carrot, celery, zucchini, peppers, olive oil, pine nuts and the sauce base, and let simmer for 45 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, bake the eggplant until softened, about 20 minutes.
6
Let cool slightly, then remove peel and mash flesh.
7
Add to vegetables.
8
Simmer until eggplant combines with vegetable sauce, about 5 to 10 minutes.
9
Set aside.
10
For the pizza: stretch the dough out into a large pizza pan or baking sheet.
11
Spread with the vegetable sauce.
12
Top with mozzarella chunks, chicken, tuna and grated cheese.
13
Bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes, then increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F and bake until bottom crust is brown and crispy, about 8 minutes.
14
If desired, garnish with cooked tri-color pasta.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped, 1 1/3 ounces tomato paste, 1/4 teaspoon olive oil, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Holiday Pizza falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Holiday Pizza

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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