Pizza By the Yard Recipe

Name: Pizza By the Yard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 ounces pre-purchased pizza dough; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 pound ripe Gorgonzola, crumbled; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves; 1/4 teaspoon chili paste; 1 cup Quick Tomato Sauce, recipe follows; 1/2 cup diced Calabrese salami; 1/2 pound mozzarella, sliced; 1/4 cup grated pecorino cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped oregano

Servings: persons

24 ounces pre-purchased pizza dough
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
1/4 pound ripe Gorgonzola, crumbled
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon chili paste
1 cup Quick Tomato Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup diced Calabrese salami
1/2 pound mozzarella, sliced
1/4 cup grated pecorino cheese
1 tablespoon chopped oregano

1
Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
2
Lay 2 pizza stones or flat baking sheets side by side in oven.
3
Heat a dry saute pan on the stove over medium-high heat.
4
When the pan is hot, tilt the pan and add the extra-virgin olive oil.
5
Add the onions, salt, and a twist of pepper.
6
Lower the heat to medium and saute, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the onions are caramelized.
7
Roll out dough on a long peel or 2 cutting boards to 1/4-inch thick.
8
Use a bit of flour on the board to keep dough from sticking.
9
Top half of the pizza with caramelized onions, Gorgonzola cheese, thyme, and grated Parmesan.
10
Top the other half of the pizza with the tomato sauce, the Calabrese salami, the mozzarella slices and sprinkle with the grated Pecorino and chopped oregano.
11
Bake until super crispy and cheese is bubbling.

389

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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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 ounces pre-purchased pizza dough, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced, 1/4 pound ripe Gorgonzola, crumbled, and more.

Yes, Pizza By the Yard falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Pizza By the Yard

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Variations & substitutions

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