Description
Craving the nostalgic taste of school pizza? This homemade recipe is perfect for satisfying those pizza cravings. A delicious crust topped with savory meat, mozzarella cheese, and a flavorful sauce that will take you back to your school days!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 2–2/3 cups flour
- 3/4 cup powdered milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 package quick-rise yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1–2/3 cups warm water (110-115°F)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Filling:
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage
- 1/2 lb ground chuck
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (8 oz) block mozzarella cheese, grated
For the Sauce (make a day before):
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 475°F.
- Spray an 18×13 sheet pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, powdered milk, sugar, yeast, and salt. Whisk to blend.
- Add vegetable oil to the warm water, then pour into the flour mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a batter forms. Don’t worry about lumps.
- Spread the dough onto the sheet pan with your fingertips, ensuring it’s even. If the dough resists, let it rest for 5 minutes before continuing.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Brown the Italian sausage and ground chuck in a skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
- Make the Sauce (preferably the day before):
- In a saucepan, combine tomato paste, water, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and rosemary. Simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let it cool and refrigerate.
- Assemble the Pizza:
- Spread the sauce evenly over the partially baked crust.
- Sprinkle the cooked meat mixture on top of the sauce.
- Top with grated mozzarella cheese.
- Bake:
- Bake at 475°F for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown.
- Serve:
- Let the pizza stand for 5 minutes before cutting into slices and serving.
Notes
- The sauce can be prepared a day ahead of time for enhanced flavor.
- Let the crust cool slightly before topping with sauce and fillings to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~300 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg