It’s easy to make—and ten times more delicious

Some pizza chains cover up bland crust with sugary sauce, crummy cheese, and cheap meats. This pie is based on a recipe from Pasquale Cozzolino, head chef at Ribalta in New York City.

It uses fresh ingredients—and you can inhale half of it for a mere 450 calories. It’s so good you won’t miss the greasy pepperoni slices at all.

How to Make Homemade Pizza

What You’ll Need:

6 cups flour
2 1/4 cups cold water
½ tsp dry yeast
½ Tbsp salt
¼ cup marinara sauce
2 oz sliced mozzarella
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Fresh basil leaves

How to Make It:

1. Put 2 1/4 cups of cold water into a big bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast; gradually stir in 3 cups flour.

2. In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 tablespoon salt into 3 more cups of flour. Then gradually stir this flour into your flour-water mix. Use your hands to mix the dough well, about 5 minutes. Let it rest, covered, for a half hour. (Go make a salad or something.)

3. Cut the dough in fourths. Freeze three portions (wrap each one in plastic) and thaw when a craving hits.

4. Preheat the oven to 500°F. On a baking sheet, roll the dough into a 9-inch circle. Top with 1/4 cup sauce, 2 ounces sliced mozzarella, some fresh basil leaves, and 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil. Bake until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.

Feeds 2

Per serving: 450 calories, 15g protein, 73g carbs (3g fiber), 9g fat

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