15 Italian Meat Lovers Pizza Recipe Ignite Your Passion For Cooking!

Ingredients

For the pizza dough:

• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 cup of warm water
• 2 ¼ teaspoons of active dry yeast

For the pizza toppings:

• 1 cup of marinara sauce
• 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup of cooked and crumbled Italian sausage
• ½ cup of sliced pepperoni
• ½ cup of diced ham
• ¼ cup of sliced black olives
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
3. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for 1 hour.
6. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to fit your desired pizza pan size.
8. Spread the marinara sauce evenly on top of the dough.
9. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
10. Evenly distribute the cooked Italian sausage, pepperoni, and ham on top of the cheese.
11. Add the black olives and fresh basil on top.
12. Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
13. Slice and serve your delicious Italian meat lovers pizza!