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How to Make Low Sodium, Homemade Pizza: Cardiac College

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Homemade Pizza

Cultural Context

Pizza originated in Naples, Italy, and has become a global favorite. Traditionally made with simple ingredients, it reflects the Italian culinary philosophy of using fresh, high-quality components. Each region in Italy has its own variations, and it is often enjoyed as a communal dish, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1/3 cup warm water
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp honey
1 little bag of yeast
2 cups whole wheat flour
extra virgin olive oil
cut up Spanish onion
fresh chopped garlic
fresh ripe tomatoes
1 tbsp Greek oregano
1 tbsp all-purpose steak rub
1 tsp sugar
mozzarella cheese or fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
green bell pepper
yellow bell pepper
red bell pepper
2 grilled chicken breasts
baby arugula

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

pizza dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pizza dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought pizza dough

Whole wheat dough is more nutritious, while store-bought is budget-friendly.

1

Start with 1/3 cup of warm water, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of honey, and a little bag of yeast to activate.

2

Add 2 cups of whole wheat flour gradually, mixing it in instead of dumping it all at once.

3

Knead the dough with your hands until well combined, then place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper to rest.

4

Prepare the tomato sauce by sautéing cut up Spanish onion and fresh chopped garlic in extra virgin olive oil for a few minutes.

5

Add fresh ripe tomatoes to the sautéed onions and garlic, allowing them to soften and break down.

6

Incorporate 1 tablespoon of Greek oregano and 1 tablespoon of all-purpose steak rub into the sauce.

7

Add tomato paste and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the sauce to enhance flavor and sweetness.

8

Let the sauce cool down before spreading it on the pizza dough.

9

Spread the cooled tomato sauce over the pizza dough.

10

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese or fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini) on top of the sauce.

11

Add a variety of cut-up peppers (green, yellow, and red) on top of the cheese.

12

Slice and add 2 grilled chicken breasts that have been seasoned with steak rub on top of the vegetables.

13

Preheat the oven to 475°F on convection setting and bake the pizza for about 30 minutes.

14

Once baked, add fresh baby arugula on top as a finishing touch.

Cooking Techniques

baking

Equipment Needed

baking trayparchment papersauté pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

PizzaPizzaioloItalian Pizza
Local Name: Pizza fatta in casa

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