Mediterranean Hearty Delight Pizza

 

Ingredients:

• Pizza Dough: 1 store-bought or homemade pizza dough (about 12 inches)
• Tomato Sauce: 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
• Mozzarella Cheese: 2 cups shredded
• Feta Cheese: ½ cup crumbled
• Italian Sausage or Ground Beef: ½ pound, cooked and crumbled
• Bell Pepper: 1, diced (use a mix of colors if desired)
• Red Onion: ½, thinly sliced
• Olives: ¼ cup, sliced (black or green)
• Cherry Tomatoes: ½ cup, halved
• Spinach Leaves: 1 cup, roughly chopped
• Dried Oregano: 1 tsp
• Salt and Pepper: to taste
• Olive Oil: 1 tbsp, for drizzling

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Heat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.

2. Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface until it reaches your desired thickness. Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.

3. Add the Sauce: Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges.

4. Top with Cheese and Meat: Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by crumbled feta. Then, add the cooked sausage or ground beef evenly across the pizza.

5. Add Vegetables: Scatter the diced bell pepper, red onion, olives, cherry tomatoes, and spinach leaves over the top.

6. Season: Sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper for extra flavor.

7. Drizzle with Olive Oil: Lightly drizzle olive oil over the toppings.

8. Bake the Pizza: Using a pizza peel or flat baking sheet, slide the pizza (with parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

9. Serve and Enjoy: Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and enjoy your Mediterranean Hearty Delight Pizza!