Sardenara Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 pizza dough (250g / 8.8oz) 1 pizza dough (250g / 8.8oz)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) tomato sauce 1/2 cup (120ml) tomato sauce
• 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 6-8 anchovy fillets 6-8 anchovy fillets
• Olive oil, for drizzling Olive oil, for drizzling
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 280 kcal / 1172 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 10g, 4g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 35g, 2g
• Protein: 12g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. 2.
   Roll out the pizza dough into a thin circle and place it on a baking sheet.
3. 3.
   Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
4. 4.
   Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
5. 5.
   Arrange the sliced garlic and anchovy fillets on top of the cheese.
6. 6.
   Sprinkle the dried oregano over the pizza.
7. 7.
   Drizzle a little olive oil over the toppings.
8. 8.
   Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
9. 9.
   Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
10. 10.
    Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Anchovy fillets — If you prefer a milder flavor, you can soak the anchovy fillets in milk for 10 minutes before using them. This will help reduce their saltiness while still adding a hint of umami to the pizza.

Tips & Tricks

• For a crispier crust, preheat your baking sheet or pizza stone in the oven before placing the rolled-out dough on it.
• If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, you can roast the garlic cloves before slicing them and adding them to the pizza.
• Feel free to add other Mediterranean toppings such as olives, capers, or sun-dried tomatoes to enhance the flavors.

Serving advice

Serve the Sardenara Pizza hot, straight from the oven. Cut it into slices and enjoy it as a main course or as a delightful appetizer for gatherings.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, garnish the pizza with fresh basil leaves just before serving. The vibrant green color of the basil will add a pop of freshness to the dish.