Pizza Delle Tre Vette (three Peaks Pizza)

Pizza delle Tre Vette, or Three Peaks Pizza, is a traditional dish from San Marino, a small country in the Apennine Mountains. This hearty pizza is named after the three peaks of Monte Titano, the country's most iconic landmark.

Vegetarian Main Course Sammarinese Traditional Hearty Family Recipe
Pizza Delle Tre Vette (three Peaks Pizza)

Ingredients

  • 500g pizza dough
  • 200g San Marzano tomato sauce
  • 200g mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 100g prosciutto, thinly sliced
  • 50g grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. Divide the pizza dough into two equal portions and shape each into a round pizza crust.
  3. Spread the San Marzano tomato sauce evenly over the pizza crusts.
  4. Top the pizzas with the mozzarella cheese and prosciutto.
  5. Sprinkle the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the pizzas and drizzle with olive oil.
  6. Bake the pizzas in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  7. Remove the pizzas from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
  8. 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
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
15g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Baking Sheet Parchment Paper

Tools

Oven Pizza Cutter

Serving suggestions

Serve the Three Peaks Pizza with a side salad of mixed greens dressed with balsamic vinaigrette.

Tips & tricks

For an extra flavor boost, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes before baking the pizza.

Cost

$15