Vegetarian Pizza Capricciosa

Discover a vibrant twist on a classic with this Vegetarian Pizza Capricciosa! This Italian-inspired masterpiece features a homemade pizza dough that's perfectly crisp yet tender, topped with a medley of bold and colorful ingredients. Savory artichoke hearts, earthy mushrooms, tangy black olives, and sweet red bell peppers come together over a base of rich tomato sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. A sprinkle of oregano and crushed red pepper flakes adds a touch of warmth, while fresh basil leaves provide a fragrant finishing touch. This quick-to-make recipe, ready in under an hour and a half, brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen and is perfect for a family dinner or casual gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• 0.75 cup Warm water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 cup Tomato sauce
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Artichoke hearts, quartered
• 1 cup Mushrooms, sliced
• 0.5 cup Black olives, sliced
• 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Basil leaves, fresh
• 1 teaspoon Oregano, dried
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Stir and let sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.

Step 2

Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough begins to form.

Step 3

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough ball in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

Step 6

Punch down the dough and roll it out onto a floured surface until it is about 12 inches in diameter.

Step 7

Transfer the rolled dough onto a pizza stone or an oiled baking sheet.

Step 8

Brush the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the dough to prevent sogginess from the tomato sauce.

Step 9

Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.

Step 10

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

Step 11

Evenly distribute the artichoke hearts, mushrooms, black olives, and red bell pepper slices over the cheese.

Step 12

Sprinkle dried oregano and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes over the toppings for added flavor.

Step 13

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

Step 14

Remove from the oven and scatter fresh basil leaves over the top.

Step 15

Allow to cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1331.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1928.1

Total Fat 77.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 88mg	0%
Sodium 4365.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.8g	0%
Total Sugars 17.0g
Protein 67.4g	0%

Vitamin D 14IU	0%
Calcium 1030.4mg	0%
Iron 23.2mg	0%
Potassium 1952.7mg	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: 36.1%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 50.0%