Crispy Pizza with Tomato and Basil for Christmas Recipe

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while shredded mozzarella is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and dairy-free, while pecorino is often less costly.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Spinach offers a similar flavor profile with added nutrients, while dried basil is more economical.

Preheat the oven to 250°C (482°F).

Roll out the store-bought pizza dough and cut it in half.

Spread the tomato sauce over the pizza base.

Add diced tomatoes and diced red pepper on top of the sauce.

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of oregano and 1 teaspoon of Italian herbs over the toppings.

Add mozzarella cheese on top.

Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper over the pizza.

Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the pizza.

Bake in the oven for 19 to 20 minutes.

Top with fresh basil leaves before serving.

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