Source: Belokoni Dmitri, AdobeStock Mozzarella is one of the classic ingredients for almost any Italian pizza. That's why we're focusing on it today! We're sharing 20 recipes with a variety of toppings – sausage, meat, seafood, and other cheeses. Choose your favorite!
1. Pizza with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Mozzarella
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruJuicy, aromatic, with a very tender and airy crust – the perfect option.
You will need:
For the dough: 150 ml water, 350 g flour, 1 tsp each of salt, sugar, and active dry yeast, 4 tbsp olive oil.
For the topping: 150 g tomatoes, 200 g mozzarella, 150 g sausage, 1 bell pepper, 2 tbsp tomato sauce.
Preparation: Dissolve yeast, salt, and sugar in warm water. Let stand for a couple of minutes, then add oil, and then flour. Knead the dough, leave it in a warm place for 1 hour, and roll it out thinly. Spread tomato sauce on the dough, arrange the sliced toppings as desired, and bake the pizza for 15 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
2. Margherita Pizza with Mozzarella and Basil
Source: stranabolgariya.ruA signature Italian classic that's impossible to resist.
You will need:
For the dough: 1 pizza base.
For the topping: 350 g mozzarella, 20 g tomato sauce, 1/2 bunch basil.
Preparation: Spread tomato sauce on the pizza base and arrange the sliced mozzarella. Sprinkle with chopped basil and bake the pizza in the oven for about 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Pizza with Ham and Mozzarella
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruOptionally, sprinkle the finished pizza with chopped herbs or spices to taste.
You will need:
For the dough: 1.5 cups flour, 0.5 tsp active dry yeast, 3 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 180 ml water.
For the topping: 4 cherry tomatoes, 150 g mozzarella, 1 bell pepper, 3 tbsp tomato sauce, 70 g ham, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, 20 g basil.
Preparation: Mix flour, yeast, and salt, add warm water with oil, knead the dough and leave it in a warm place for 1 hour. Roll out the dough into a thin layer, spread with tomato sauce, and lay out half of the mozzarella. Then arrange the bell pepper, tomatoes, and ham, and on top – the remaining mozzarella. Sprinkle everything with Parmesan and chopped basil and bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 220 degrees Celsius.
4. Pizza with Chicken and Mozzarella
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruThis pizza can easily be made even on puff pastry.
You will need:
For the dough: 1 pizza base.
For the topping: 160 g mozzarella, 1/2 chicken breast, 1 red onion, 3 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 bell pepper, herbs.
Preparation: Slice the chicken thinly and fry until cooked through with spices. Spread ketchup and mayonnaise on the pizza base, lay out half of the mozzarella, then the chicken with sliced vegetables. Add the remaining mozzarella, sprinkle the pizza with herbs, and bake it in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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5. Pizza with Mozzarella and Pesto
Source: attuale.ruWe also suggest making the pesto for this pizza yourself.
You will need:
For the dough: 1.5 cups flour, 1 tsp active dry yeast, 3 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 180 ml water.
For the pesto: 20 g basil, 25 g Parmesan, 25 ml olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp pine nuts.
For the topping: 2 tomatoes, 35 g Parmesan, 120 g mozzarella, 3 tbsp tomato sauce, 1 tbsp capers.
Preparation: Mix the dry ingredients for the dough, add warm water with oil, knead everything and let stand for 1 hour. Blend all ingredients for the pesto in a blender.
Roll out the dough, spread it with tomato sauce, and arrange tomato slices. On top, randomly place pieces of mozzarella and pesto, sprinkle with capers and Parmesan. Bake the pizza in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Pizza with Mushrooms and Mozzarella
Source: дачакафе.рфOrdinary button mushrooms work perfectly here.
You will need:
For the dough: 100 ml water, 1 tsp each of salt, sugar, and active dry yeast, 180 g flour, 1 tbsp olive oil.
For the topping: 300 g mushrooms, 120 g mozzarella, 5 tbsp tomato sauce, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp Italian herbs.
Preparation: Dissolve salt, sugar, and yeast in warm water. Add oil, then flour, and knead the dough. Leave it in a warm place for 1 hour. Slice the mushrooms and fry until cooked through. Roll out the dough thinly, spread it with tomato sauce, and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with Italian herbs, arrange mushrooms and mozzarella pieces, and bake the pizza in the oven for about 15 minutes at 220 degrees Celsius.
7. Pizza with Sausage, Mozzarella, and Olives
Source: joinfo.comThe dough can be yeast-based or unleavened – whichever you prefer.
You will need:
For the dough: 200 g ready-made pizza dough.
For the topping: 100 g mozzarella, 50 g sausage, 6 olives, 2 tbsp ketchup, 1 tsp Italian herbs, 1/2 onion.
Preparation: Roll out the dough thinly, spread with ketchup, and sprinkle with herbs. Arrange sausage and onion rings, then mozzarella slices, and then olives. Bake the pizza in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 200-220 degrees Celsius.
8. Pizza with Bacon and Mozzarella
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruUnleavened pizza dough is great because it can be used immediately, without waiting for it to rise.
You will need:
For the dough: 1.5 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp salt, 100 ml water, 4 tbsp olive oil.
For the topping: 160 g mozzarella, 80 g bacon, 90 g cherry tomatoes, 20 g olives, 40 g onion, 90 g tomato sauce, 0.5 tsp each of basil and oregano, spices.
Preparation: Knead a smooth dough from all ingredients and roll it out thinly. Spread with tomato sauce, sprinkle with spices and herbs. Cover the sauce with grated mozzarella and arrange the sliced toppings as desired. Bake the pizza in the oven for about 15 minutes at 220 degrees Celsius.
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9. Pizza with Shrimp and Mozzarella
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruYou can sprinkle the finished pizza with fresh arugula or basil.
You will need:
For the dough: 100 ml water, 1 tsp each of salt, sugar, and active dry yeast, 180 g flour, 1 tbsp olive oil.
For the topping: 15 large shrimp, 1 tomato, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 handful olives, 60 g Parmesan, 4 sprigs basil, 3 sprigs parsley, 200 g mozzarella.
Preparation: Mix the dry ingredients for the dough, add warm water with oil and knead. Leave in a warm place for 1 hour and then roll out. Blend oil, basil, parsley, garlic, and half of the grated Parmesan in a blender. Spread this sauce on the pizza base.
Arrange sliced tomato and olives, sprinkle with grated mozzarella, and top with peeled shrimp. Sprinkle the pizza with the remaining Parmesan and bake it in the oven for 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
10. Pizza with Salmon and Mozzarella
Source: pinterest.comThis pizza is especially delicious on a softer and fluffier dough.
You will need:
For the dough: 100 ml water, 180 g flour, 0.5 tsp each of salt, sugar, and active dry yeast, 1 tbsp olive oil.
For the topping: 100 g smoked salmon, 100 g mozzarella, 3 tbsp tomato sauce, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, 4 green onion stalks, 4 sprigs of herbs.
Preparation: Mix the dry ingredients for the dough, pour in warm water and oil, knead and leave the dough in a warm place for 1 hour. Roll out the dough and spread it with tomato sauce. Sprinkle with some grated mozzarella and chopped green onions with herbs. Arrange salmon slices and cover with all the remaining cheese. Bake the pizza in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
11. Four Cheese Pizza with Mozzarella
Source: gotovchik.ruOne of the classic pizza variations, without which this collection of recipes would be incomplete.
You will need:
For the dough: 1 pizza base.
For the topping: 100 g mozzarella, 100 g hard cheese, 50 g blue cheese, 50 g Parmesan, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp oregano.
Preparation: Brush the pizza base with oil and sprinkle with oregano. Cover it with grated mozzarella, then arrange slices of hard cheese and blue cheese. Cover everything with Parmesan and bake the pizza in the oven for 15 minutes at 200-220 degrees Celsius.
12. Skillet Pizza with Mozzarella
Source: worldcitieschess.comThe main advantage is that you can easily do without an oven.
You will need:
For the dough: 2 eggs, 1/2 cup flour, 4 tbsp each of sour cream and mayonnaise.
For the topping: 100 g mozzarella, 80 g smoked chicken, 1 tomato, 1 handful pickled mushrooms.
Preparation: Whisk eggs, sour cream, and mayonnaise, then add flour. Pour the dough onto a greased skillet and arrange the sliced toppings as desired. Cook the pizza covered over low heat until golden brown.
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13. Pizza with Mozzarella and Vegetables
Source: raundpizza.ruVegetable pizza will be a great variety among the usual meat recipes.
You will need:
For the dough: 2 pizza bases.
For the topping: 300 g mozzarella, 1 cup tomato sauce, 1 zucchini, 1 bunch spinach, 2 bell peppers, 2 red onions, 1 tsp each of oregano and basil.
Preparation: Spread tomato sauce on the pizza bases, sprinkle with herbs, and cover with grated mozzarella. Randomly arrange thinly sliced vegetables and spinach, and bake the pizza in the oven for 15 minutes at 220 degrees Celsius.
14. Pizza with Ham, Mozzarella, and Spinach
Source: ethnomir.ruAny ham or even bacon will work perfectly.
You will need:
For the dough: 1.5 cups flour, 100 ml water, 1 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp salt, 4 tbsp olive oil.
For the topping: 150 g ham, 80 g tomato sauce, 300 g mozzarella, 1 bunch spinach, 1 tbsp Italian herbs.
Preparation: Lightly fry the spinach until soft. Thinly slice the ham and mozzarella. Knead the dough from all ingredients, roll it out, spread it with tomato sauce, and sprinkle with herbs. Arrange the toppings beautifully and bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 220 degrees Celsius.
15. Pizza with Mozzarella and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Source: pinterest.comIt turns out something like a Margherita pizza, but not quite in the standard execution.
You will need:
For the dough: 2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp salt, 140 ml water, 5 tbsp olive oil.
For the topping: 1-2 tomatoes, 200 g mozzarella, 50 g sun-dried tomatoes, 30 g Parmesan, 4 sprigs basil, 3 tbsp tomato sauce.
Preparation: Knead a smooth dough from all ingredients. Roll it out thinly and spread with tomato sauce. Arrange mozzarella slices and then fresh and sun-dried tomato slices. Sprinkle everything with grated Parmesan and chopped basil. Bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
16. Pizza with Minced Meat and Mozzarella
Source: kafeobed.ruMinced meat is not often found in traditional Italian pizza, but it's hearty and convenient.
You will need:
For the dough: 1 pizza base.
For the topping: 2 tbsp tomato sauce, 60 g mozzarella, 50 g hard cheese, 7 olives, 1 tomato, 1/2 onion, 100 g mushrooms, 150 g minced meat.
Preparation: Fry the minced meat until cooked through with your favorite spices. Separately chop and fry the mushrooms. Randomly slice the vegetables, olives, and mozzarella. Spread tomato sauce on the pizza base. Arrange the minced meat and then the rest of the ingredients. Cover the pizza with grated hard cheese and bake it for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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17. Hawaiian Pizza with Mozzarella and Pineapple
Source: mirtesen.ruPeople either love or hate pineapple on pizza. But rarely does anyone remain indifferent!
You will need:
For the dough: 250 g flour, 3 g each of active dry yeast, salt, and sugar, 10 ml olive oil, 125 ml water.
For the topping: 250 g pineapple, 250 g mozzarella, 120 g smoked ham, 200 ml tomato sauce, 3 sprigs basil.
Preparation: Mix the dry ingredients for the dough. Pour in warm water and oil, knead the dough and leave it in a warm place for 1 hour. Randomly slice the topping ingredients. Roll out the dough, spread with tomato sauce, sprinkle with chopped basil, and arrange slices of ham, mozzarella, and pineapple. Bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
18. Pizza with Mozzarella and Pear
Source: cookingat.ruBefore serving, sprinkle with fresh arugula and drizzle with honey for an even more delicious taste.
You will need:
For the dough: 200 ml water, 320 g flour, 5 g active dry yeast, 4 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp salt.
For the topping: 200 g mozzarella, 200 g Gorgonzola, 50 g Parmesan, 2 pears, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tsp olive oil, 40 g pine nuts or cashews.
Preparation: Dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand for 10 minutes. Add oil, salt, and sifted flour. Knead the dough, leave it in a warm place for 1 hour, and then roll it out.
Brush with olive oil and arrange mozzarella slices. Then – thin pear slices and sprinkle everything with Gorgonzola, grated Parmesan, and nuts. Bake the pizza for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 220 degrees Celsius.
19. Pizza with Salami and Mozzarella
Source: dzen.ruDelicious, simple, and quick!
You will need:
For the dough: 2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp salt, 150 ml water, 3 tbsp olive oil.
For the topping: 4 tbsp ketchup, 120 g mozzarella, 100 g salami, 100 g hard cheese, 50 g cherry tomatoes, 30 g bell pepper, 1 chili pepper, 20 g olives.
Preparation: Knead a smooth dough and roll it out thinly. Spread the pizza base with ketchup and sprinkle with grated mozzarella. On top, arrange sliced salami and randomly sliced remaining ingredients. Cover everything with grated hard cheese and bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
20. Pizza with Hunter's Sausages and Mozzarella
Source: pinterest.comWe recommend adding a little thyme or rosemary to the tomato sauce for aroma.
You will need:
For the dough: 240 ml water, 350 g flour, 50 ml vegetable oil, 3 g sugar, 7 g active dry yeast, 1 pinch salt.
For the topping: 200 g mozzarella, 120 g hunter's sausages, 200 g tomato sauce, 1 red onion, 1 bell pepper, 30 g arugula.
Preparation: Mix the dry ingredients for the dough, add warm water and oil, and knead. Roll out the dough and spread it with tomato sauce. Slice the sausages into rounds, and the onion and pepper into rings, and arrange them. Cover everything with grated mozzarella and bake the pizza for 15 minutes at 220-250 degrees Celsius. Before serving, sprinkle with fresh arugula.