Pizza con Formaggio di Capra

Pizza con Formaggio di Capra is a deliciously unique Italian pizza topped with creamy goat cheese, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs. This dish combines rich flavors and a crispy crust, perfect for a delightful meal.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Goat cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Fresh basil - 10 grams, chopped
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Mozzarella cheese - 75 grams, shredded

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. On a clean surface, roll out the pizza dough into a circle or rectangle, about 0.5 cm thick.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Brush the olive oil evenly over the surface of the dough.
5. Spread the tomato sauce on the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Sprinkle the minced garlic evenly over the sauce, followed by the crumbled goat cheese.
7. Add the halved cherry tomatoes on top and season with salt and black pepper.
8. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the entire pizza.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
10. Once cooked, remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 680 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Goat cheese is easier to digest for some people compared to cow's milk cheese.
• Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants, particularly lycopene, which promotes heart health.

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