Monte Carlo Provençal Pizza (Pizza provençale de Monte Carlo)
Pizza provençale de Monte Carlo, or Monte Carlo Provençal Pizza, is a delicious dish from Monégasque cuisine that combines the flavors of the Mediterranean with a classic Italian favorite. This pizza is topped with vibrant and fresh ingredients that are characteristic of the Provençal region, making it a delightful and unique culinary experience.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pizza dough
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the dough to a pizza pan or baking sheet.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Evenly distribute the black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, red onion, and minced garlic on top of the cheese.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the pizza and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle the fresh basil leaves over the top.
- Slice and serve hot.
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
- 12g
- Fat
- 14g
Supplies
Pizza pan or baking sheet Rolling pin Knife Cutting board
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Pizza provençale de Monte Carlo with a crisp green salad dressed with a light vinaigrette for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For added flavor, drizzle a balsamic glaze over the finished pizza before serving.
Cost
$15