Pizza alla Puttanesca

Pizza alla Puttanesca is a vibrant, flavorful vegan pizza featuring a savory tomato sauce enriched with olives, capers, and garlic, capturing the essence of Italian cuisine. This dish combines simplicity with bold flavors, making it a delightful meal for any pizza lover.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Canned diced tomatoes - 400 grams
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Black olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Capers - 2 tablespoons, rinsed and drained
• Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Red chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh basil leaves - a handful, for garnish
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F).
2. In a saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the canned diced tomatoes, dried oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
5. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone lined with parchment paper.
6. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
7. Sprinkle the sliced black olives and capers over the sauce.
8. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil on top.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and crispy.
10. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes and olives.
• Provides healthy fats from olive oil, supporting heart health.

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