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A freshly baked square pizza, cut into slices, topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and fresh basil. Perfect for Pizza Night Recipes.

Weeknight Winner Pizza

Create a delicious homemade pizza in minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe is designed for speed and flavor, bringing joy back to family mealtime.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner, Pizza
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 277
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza
  • 2 loaves pizza dough 1 pound each, fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 can whole tomatoes 28 ounces, drained and crushed
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 can anchovy fillets 2 ounces, drained and broken into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
  • Fresh torn basil leaves

Equipment

  • Baking pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  2. Press the pizza dough to fit the bottom and up the sides of the pan, about 1/2 inch.
  3. Brush the dough with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Top with the crushed tomatoes, chopped onion, and anchovy pieces.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the toppings.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle this mixture over the pizza.
  6. Bake on a lower oven rack for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  7. Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 11gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 527mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

This recipe is a base; feel free to customize toppings based on your family's preferences and dietary needs. For gluten-free options, use your favorite gluten-free pizza dough.

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