Pizza Rustica Recipe

Pizza Rustica Recipe

  • 1 (16 ounce) package fresh or frozen pizza dough
  • 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic
  • 2 ounces finely shredded low-fat mozzarella
  • 6 finely chopped, pitted kalamata olives
  • 6 finely chopped, pitted green Greek olives
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons drained capers
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  1. Let dough defrost and rise (if necessary) according to package directions.
  2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Press dough into an approximately 15×8-inch natural shape on large nonstick baking sheet. Add tomatoes evenly over the dough except the outer inch (the crust). Sprinkle garlic over tomatoes, then add cheese.
  3. Sprinkle remaining ingredients over cheese. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes or until crust is lightly browned and cheese is melted. Let pizza stand 5 minutes. Cut into 8 pieces and serve immediately.