Veggie Pizza with Bell Peppers and Olives

Ingredients

• 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal, for dusting
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2/3 cup marinara sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup sliced green olives
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0 salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, torn, for garnish

Method

1. 1

   Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 475°F (245°C) for at least 20 minutes.

   20:00 · preheat oven
2. 2

   On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch round.

3. 3

   Dust a pizza peel or inverted baking sheet with cornmeal and transfer the dough round onto it.

4. 4

   Brush the dough lightly with olive oil, then spread the marinara sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan evenly over the sauce.

6. 6

   Scatter the bell peppers, red onion, black olives, and green olives evenly over the cheese.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper over the top.

8. 8

   Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling, 12 to 15 minutes.

   12:00 · bake pizza
9. 9

   Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 3 minutes before slicing.

   3:00 · rest before slicing
10. 10

    Scatter torn basil leaves over the top, slice into 8 pieces, and serve.