Hearty Deep Dish Meatball Pizza
Indulge in a mouthwatering deep dish pizza loaded with savory meatballs, extra sauce, and gooey cheese. This rich and satisfying treat will leave you craving for more with its thick crust, flavorful meatballs, and generous dollops of tangy tomato sauce. Experience a pizza like never before!
ingredients
- 1 batch of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 16 cooked meatballs, sliced in half
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2.
Roll out the pizza dough into a circle large enough to fit into a deep dish pizza pan.
- 3.
Grease the pan with olive oil and place the dough inside, pressing it up the sides to create the crust.
- 4.
Drizzle olive oil over the dough and sprinkle with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 5.
Spread half of the marinara sauce evenly over the dough.
- 6.
Layer half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the sauce.
- 7.
Arrange the meatball halves evenly over the cheese.
- 8.
Drizzle the remaining marinara sauce over the meatballs.
- 9.
Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- 10.
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- 11.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing.
- 12.
Sprinkle chopped basil leaves over the pizza for a fresh and aromatic touch.
- 13.
Serve hot and enjoy!
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