Sicilian Pizza

Name: Sicilian Pizza
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 lbs pizza dough; 2 cups crushed tomatoes, pureed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 3 cups low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

A thick, airy crust baked in an oiled rectangular pan topped with mozzarella, tomato sauce, and grated Parmesan.

55 minMediumServes 8380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
2 lbs pizza dough
2 cups crushed tomatoes, pureed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
3 cups low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

1

Pour 1/4 cup olive oil into a rectangular baking pan, coating the bottom and sides completely.
2

Press 2 lbs pizza dough into the oiled pan, stretching toward the corners, and let rest for 20 minutes.
3

Mix 2 cups pureed crushed tomatoes, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp dried oregano in a bowl to form the sauce.
4

Layer 3 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough, then spread sauce over the cheese.
5

Top with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and bake at 450 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes until the bottom is crisp and edges are golden.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Sicilian Pizza need?

For Sicilian Pizza, the oven is set to 450 F (about 230 C) in step 5. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 5.

What should Sicilian Pizza look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until the bottom is crisp and edges are golden.

Is Sicilian Pizza vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 3 cups low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dinner collection.

How many calories are in Sicilian Pizza?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 380 calories, with 14 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Sicilian Pizza keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Sicilian Pizza within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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