Lucanian Anchovy And Olive Pizza

Indulge in the flavors of Basilicatan (Lucanian) cuisine with this delicious Lucanian Anchovy and Olive Pizza. This traditional dish combines the rich, salty flavors of anchovies with the briny taste of olives, all on top of a perfectly crispy pizza crust.

Lucanian Anchovy And Olive Pizza

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pizza dough
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
  • 4-6 anchovy fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
  3. Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
  4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the sauce.
  6. Arrange the sliced olives and anchovy fillets on top of the cheese.
  7. Drizzle the olive oil over the pizza and sprinkle with dried oregano.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
  9. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
15g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Pizza stone or baking sheet Rolling pin Measuring cups and spoons Pizza cutter

Tools

Oven Baking sheet

Serving suggestions

Serve the Lucanian Anchovy and Olive Pizza with a side of fresh arugula salad dressed with lemon vinaigrette for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a crispier crust, preheat the pizza stone in the oven before placing the rolled-out dough on it.

Cost

$10