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UNCLE FRANK'S

Pizza Capricciosa

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

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May 22, 2024

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

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Step 1

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

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

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

Step 4

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

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Step 5

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

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

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Step 7

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

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 up and enjoy your Pizza Capricciosa with your favorite Gratsi Wine!

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