Margherita Pizza With Kalamata Olive Tomato Sauce

Name: Margherita Pizza With Kalamata Olive Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup of Flour, or enough to cover a surface to roll out the dough; 1/2 a bag of store bought pizza dough (I recommend the bag of pizza dough from Trader Joe's); 1 cup of fresh low-moisture mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced; Handful of fresh basil leaves; 5-10 Kalamata Olives (pitted); 1 cup of fresh grape tomatoes, halved; 2 Tablespoons pizza sauce, store bought or homemade; Pinch of salt; 1-2 garlic cloves; 2-3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; TOPPINGS (optional):; Red Wine Salami, sliced like pepperoni; 1-2 Cremini mushrooms, sliced; Flour

Servings: persons

1/4 cup of Flour, or enough to cover a surface to roll out the dough
1/2 a bag of store bought pizza dough (I recommend the bag of pizza dough from Trader Joe's)
1 cup of fresh low-moisture mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
Handful of fresh basil leaves
5-10 Kalamata Olives (pitted)
1 cup of fresh grape tomatoes, halved
2 Tablespoons pizza sauce, store bought or homemade
Pinch of salt
1-2 garlic cloves
2-3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
TOPPINGS (optional):
Red Wine Salami, sliced like pepperoni
1-2 Cremini mushrooms, sliced
Flour

1
Preheat oven to 350-375.
2
Sprinkle a surface with flour and roll out the dough, don't dismay if it is not a perfect circle.
3
Place on an oiled baking sheet and brush a little bit of oil over the top of the dough then sprinkle with salt.
4
Bake the dough until almost completely baked through and browned on the bottom.
5
*Be sure not to fully bake the dough as you will remove it from the oven to add the toppings and then continue to bake it.
6
While baking, put half of the tomatoes, a few leaves of basil, half of the Kalamata olives, the garlic cloves and the tomato sauce into a food processor and blend until smooth.
7
Take the baked dough out of the oven and coat the top with the tomato mix.
8
Cover the pizza with the mozzarella slices, salami, mushrooms, and leftover tomatoes, olives and basil.
9
Place back in the oven and bake until the crust is slightly browned and the cheese is melted (10-15 minutes)
10
Remove and enjoy!

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup of Flour, or enough to cover a surface to roll out the dough, 1/2 a bag of store bought pizza dough (I recommend the bag of pizza dough from Trader Joe's), 1 cup of fresh low-moisture mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced, Handful of fresh basil leaves, and more.

Yes, Margherita Pizza With Kalamata Olive Tomato Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!