This rustic Italian pizza takes inspiration from the traditional Neapolitan pizza and adds a twist of additional flavors. With a crispy crust, tangy tomato sauce, and a combination of arugula, olives, and prosciutto, this pizza is a burst of flavors in every bite. Perfect for a quick and delicious dinner that will transport you to the streets of Naples.
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Tomato Sauce
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Pizza Toppings
- 1 cup arugula
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 4 slices prosciutto
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
- chili flakes (optional, for spice lovers)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat.
- In a small saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the tomato sauce and season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal portions and roll them out into rounds, approximately 10 inches in diameter.
- Remove the heated pizza stone or baking sheet from the oven and carefully transfer one pizza dough round onto it. Working quickly, brush the dough with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Spread a generous amount of the tomato sauce over the oiled dough, ensuring an even distribution. Add arugula, black olives, kalamata olives, and prosciutto slices on top.
- Carefully transfer the pizza back into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and crispy.
- Once removed from the oven, drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the pizza and garnish with fresh basil leaves. For those who enjoy a hint of spice, sprinkle some chili flakes on top.
- Repeat steps 4-7 for the remaining 3 portions of pizza dough.
