It's pizza night and there's nothing better than a perfectly crisp base for our bell pepper, leek and cheese topping! We're kicking things up with a spicy marinara sauce and fresh mozza. It's oh so ooey, gooey and tasty!
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¼ tsp
Chili Flakes
1 tbsp
All-Purpose Flour
(Contains Wheat)
0.06 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Before starting, remove pizza dough from the fridge and rest in a warm spot for 20 min. Preheat the oven to 475˚F.
Wash and dry all produce. Heat Guide for Step 2 (dbl for 4 ppl): 1/4 tsp mild, 1/2 tsp medium and 1 tsp spicy!
Sprinkle both sides of dough with flour. Stretch into a rough oval shape on a parchment-lined baking sheet. (NOTE: For 4 ppl, use 2 parchment-lined baking sheets.) Let dough rest in a warm place for 8-10 min.
Meanwhile, core, then cut pepper into 1/4-inch pieces.Slice mozzarella into 1/4-inch slices, then pat dry with paper towels. Season all over with 1/4 tsp garlic salt (dbl for 4 ppl) and pepper. Set aside. Add marinara, 1/4 tsp garlic salt, 1/4 tsp sugar (dbl both for 4 ppl) and 1/4 tsp chili flakes in a small bowl. (NOTE: Reference heat guide.) Season with pepper, then stir to combine. Set aside.
With floured hands, stretch dough again into a large oval shape. (NOTE: The dough should now hold its shape.) Spread spiced marinara over dough. Top sauce with leeks, then mozzarella slices and half the peppers.Bake pizza in the middle of the oven until golden-brown and crisp, 14-18 min. (NOTE: For 4 ppl, bake pizzas in the middle and top of the oven, rotating sheets halfway through.)
Meanwhile, whisk together Dijon, vinegar, 1 tsp sugar and 2 tbsp oil (dbl both for 4 ppl) in a large bowl. Add spring mix and remaining peppers. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then toss to combine.
When pizza is done, let sit for 2-3 min. Cut pizza into slices. Divide pizza and salad between plates. Sprinkle any remaining chili flakes over pizza.