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Vegetarian Pizza Recipe

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This delicious Vegetarian Pizza features a crispy homemade pizza dough topped with savory tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, fresh garlic, red onions, pepperoncini, and a finishing touch of parmesan and optional fresh oregano. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this pizza offers a flavorful, satisfying meat-free meal ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Pizza Dough

  • 1 ball pizza dough

Toppings

  • 3/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncini, chopped
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano (optional)
  • Olive oil for brushing

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425℉ (220℃) to ensure it is fully heated and ready for the pizza baking process.
  2. Roll out the dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll your pizza dough into roughly a 12-inch circle. It doesn’t have to be perfectly round. Carefully transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a pizza stone, then brush olive oil across the entire surface including the crust edges to help it brown beautifully.
  3. Add the tomato sauce: Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving about a 1/2 inch border around the edges free to create the crust.
  4. Layer the toppings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the tomato sauce. Then even out the thinly sliced red onion, chopped pepperoncini, and minced garlic over the cheese layer to distribute flavor throughout.
  5. Bake the pizza: Place the prepared pizza into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned in spots.
  6. Finish with parmesan and oregano: Once out of the oven, immediately sprinkle the pizza with grated parmesan cheese and, if desired, fresh oregano leaves to add an herby brightness before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute pepperoncini with banana peppers or mild jalapeños for a different flavor kick.
  • Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crispier crust but a baking sheet works well too.
  • For extra garlic flavor, you can lightly sauté the minced garlic before adding it to the pizza.
  • Fresh oregano is optional but greatly enhances the aroma and taste.
  • Let the pizza rest for a couple of minutes after baking to allow the cheese to set for cleaner slices.

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