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

@uncle_franks_backyard_pizza

May 22, 2024

Pizza Capricciosa

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 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.

A man shapes pizza dough on a wooden counter outdoors, surrounded by bowls of toppings and ingredients. An oven, greenery, and two beverage dispensers are visible in the background.

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.

A person sprinkles shredded cheese over pizza dough topped with tomato sauce on a wooden surface. Ingredients and flour are visible nearby, and the person is wearing a dark shirt with a small white graphic.

Step 5

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

A man in a black shirt stands at a wooden counter, preparing a pizza topped with cheese and slices of meat. He gestures with one hand, with more sliced meat and flour visible on the counter. A backyard setting is in the background.

Step 6

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

A person’s hands are adding sliced olives to a homemade pizza topped with cheese, artichokes, mushrooms, and meat on a wooden table.

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!

A man stands outdoors eating pizza and holding a glass of wine beside a table with a freshly baked pizza, deli meats, olives, mushrooms, olive oil, and boxed wine. A food truck and plants are visible in the background.

Pizza Capricciosa

Pizza Capricciosa