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A close-up of a freshly baked anchovy pizza, topped with melted cheese, breadcrumbs, and basil, perfect for Pizza Night Recipes.

Weeknight Pizza Night Winner

This recipe offers a quick and easy pizza solution perfect for busy weeknights. It's designed for families looking for a fun and fast meal that can be on the table in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner, Pizza
Cuisine: American
Calories: 277
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza
  • 2 loaves (1 pound each) pizza dough fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes drained and crushed
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 can (2 ounces) anchovy fillets drained and broken into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
  • Fresh torn basil leaves

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  2. Press the pizza dough to fit the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of the pan. Brush the dough with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  3. Top the dough with crushed tomatoes, chopped onion, and anchovy pieces.
  4. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the toppings.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle this mixture over the cheese.
  6. Bake on a lower oven rack for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  7. Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 11gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 527mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

This recipe is a base for creativity. Feel free to add your favorite toppings like pepperoni, mushrooms, or bell peppers. It's a great way to get the whole family involved in making their own pizza creations.

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