Pizza Capricciosa Recipe

Name: Pizza Capricciosa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornmeal, to work with the dough; 1 pizza dough, bought from your market or favorite pizzeria; Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling; Coarse salt; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 10 fresh basil leaves, torn or shredded; 1/2 to 3/4 pound fresh mozzarella, very thinly sliced; 6 cremini or white mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 14-ounce can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped; 1/4 pound prosciutto di Parma, cut crosswise into 2-inch slices; 1/2 cup frozen green peas (a generous handful); 2 hard-boiled eggs (from the salad bar section of the market), chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornmeal, to work with the dough
1 pizza dough, bought from your market or favorite pizzeria
Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling
Coarse salt
1/2 cup tomato sauce
10 fresh basil leaves, torn or shredded
1/2 to 3/4 pound fresh mozzarella, very thinly sliced
6 cremini or white mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 14-ounce can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/4 pound prosciutto di Parma, cut crosswise into 2-inch slices
1/2 cup frozen green peas (a generous handful)
2 hard-boiled eggs (from the salad bar section of the market), chopped

1
Preheat the oven to 425F.
2
Dust the dough with the flour or cornmeal and stretch out to a 12- to 13-inch pizza.
3
Place the dough on a pizza tray and pierce it with the tines of a fork.
4
Drizzle with EVOO, season with a little salt, and bake for 10 minutes.
5
Remove the crust from the oven and top with the tomato sauce, basil, a thin layer of the mozzarella, the mushrooms, and artichokes.
6
Bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese bubbles and the crust is crisp.
7
In the last 5 minutes of baking time, add the proscuitto, peas, and eggs and another drizzle of EVOO.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornmeal, to work with the dough, 1 pizza dough, bought from your market or favorite pizzeria, Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling, Coarse salt, and more.

Yes, Pizza Capricciosa 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!

Pizza Capricciosa

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Variations & substitutions

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