Pizza Capricciosa Recipe: Frank Occhino's Italian Classic

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Pizza Capricciosa Recipe: Frank Occhino's Italian Classic

Name: Pizza Capricciosa
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pizza dough (homemade or store-bought); 1/2 cup San Marzano tomato sauce; 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; 4 ounces smoked ham, thinly sliced; 1 cup mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced; 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, quartered; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Frank’s Pizza Capricciosa is all about bringing friends and family together with great flavors. With smoked ham, juicy artichokes, and zesty olives, it’s a recipe for smiles all around your dinner table. Grab your ingredients and let’s make pizza magic happen!

By Frank Occhino

@uncle_franks_backyard_pizza

May 22, 2024

By Frank Occhino

Ingredients

1

pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
1/2

cup San Marzano tomato sauce
2

cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
4

ounces smoked ham, thinly sliced
1

cup mushrooms, sliced
1/2

cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/2

cup artichoke hearts, quartered
2

tablespoons olive oil
1

teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

TOTAL TIME

40 Minutes

2-4 people servings

A close-up of a person spreading tomato sauce in a spiral pattern over a round pizza dough with a spoon on a wooden surface.

STEP 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible, typically around 475-500°F (245-260°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.

STEP 2: Shape the Dough

On a floured surface, stretch out your pizza dough into your desired shape and thickness. Transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a pizza peel if using a pizza stone.

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STEP 3: Add the Tomato Sauce

Spread a layer of San Marzano tomato sauce evenly over the stretched dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

STEP 4: Add the Mozzarella

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, covering the entire pizza evenly.

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STEP 5: Arrange the Toppings

Arrange the thinly sliced smoked ham, sliced mushrooms, quartered artichoke hearts, and sliced Kalamata olives on top of the cheese.

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STEP 6: Season and Oil

Sprinkle dried oregano evenly over the toppings. Drizzle a little olive oil over the pizza for added flavor.

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STEP 7: Bake the Pizza

Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. If using a pizza stone, slide the pizza onto the hot stone in the oven. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.

STEP 8: Finish and Rest

Once out of the oven, sprinkle a bit more dried oregano over the hot pizza and drizzle with a little more olive oil for extra flavor.

STEP 9: Slice and Enjoy

Slice up and enjoy your Pizza Capricciosa with your favorite Gratsi Wine! For more from Frank's kitchen, try the creamy comfort of Gnocchi with 4 Cheeses, indulge in a timeless Fettuccine Alfredo, or fire up Frank Occhino's Baked Ziti with Eggplant for your next family feast.

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