Low Sodium Classic Italian Style Pizza

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Italy with this Low Sodium Classic Italian Style Pizza, a heart-healthy twist on everyone’s favorite dish. Crafted with whole wheat pizza dough, a vibrant no-salt-added tomato sauce infused with aromatic dried herbs, and a perfect balance of low-moisture mozzarella and parmesan cheese, this pizza skips the sodium without sacrificing taste. Topped with fresh veggies like bell peppers and mushrooms, a drizzle of olive oil, and a finishing touch of fragrant basil leaves, this recipe combines old-world charm with modern health-conscious ingredients. Ready in just 35 minutes, this low-sodium pizza is perfect for family dinners or a guilt-free indulgence night.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 ball Whole wheat pizza dough
• 0.75 cup Unsalted tomato sauce
• 0.5 cup No-salt-added crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup Low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 0.25 cup Grated parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 cup Sliced bell peppers
• 0.5 cup Sliced mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat up.

Step 2

Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness, keeping the shape round.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine unsalted tomato sauce and no-salt-added crushed tomatoes. Add dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes to the tomato mixture and stir well to combine.

Step 4

Transfer the rolled-out dough to a sheet of parchment paper for easy transfer to the oven.

Step 5

Spread the tomato sauce mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.

Step 6

Sprinkle the low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.

Step 7

Add the sliced bell peppers and mushrooms as desired for topping.

Step 8

Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the top of the pizza.

Step 9

Drizzle olive oil lightly over the entire pizza to enhance flavor and promote even baking.

Step 10

Carefully slide the pizza, along with the parchment paper, onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.

Step 12

Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes.

Step 13

Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1086.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2007.1

Total Fat 84.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 148.2mg	0%
Sodium 3683.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 234.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.3g	0%
Total Sugars 26.8g
Protein 110.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2092.9mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 1964.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.5%

Protein: 20.6%

Carbs: 43.8%