PICI alla PUTTANESCA - Chef Piero

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while processed cheese is often less expensive.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives provide a different flavor profile while canned olives are typically cheaper.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor without dairy, while a blend can be more affordable.

pizza dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

Whole wheat dough increases fiber content, while store-bought options save time.

Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).

Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to desired thickness.

Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough.

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

Slice zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion, then arrange them on top of the cheese.

Add artichoke hearts and black olives evenly across the pizza.

Drizzle olive oil over the toppings and sprinkle minced garlic on top.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.

Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top before serving.

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