Description
This nostalgic school pizza recipe brings back memories of classic cafeteria lunches with a delicious homemade twist! The simple crust, savory meat filling, and flavorful homemade sauce combine to create a family favorite that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun treat. Don’t miss out on this easy-to-make recipe that’s sure to satisfy everyone’s pizza cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2–2/3 cups flour
- 3/4 cup powdered milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 package quick rise yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1–2/3 cups warm water (110-115°F)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Filling
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage
- 1/2 lb ground chuck
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (8oz) block mozzarella cheese
Sauce (Prepare the day before)
- 1 (6oz) can tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions
- Crust: Preheat the oven to 475°F. Spray an 18×13 sheet pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, powdered milk, sugar, yeast, and salt. Whisk until well-blended.
- Add the vegetable oil to the warm water, then pour the mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon until a dough forms. It’s okay if there are lumps, just ensure there are no dry spots.
- Spread the dough evenly onto the prepared sheet pan using your fingertips. If the dough resists, let it rest for 5 minutes before trying again.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes. Once baked, remove it from the oven and set aside.
- Filling: Brown the Italian sausage and ground chuck together in a skillet over medium heat, adding salt and pepper. Cook until the meat resembles crumbles, then drain the fat and set aside.
- Assembling the pizza:
- Spread the sauce evenly over the partially baked crust.
- Sprinkle the browned meat mixture over the sauce.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake the pizza at 475°F for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese begins to brown.
- Let the pizza stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can make the sauce the day before to allow the flavors to blend better.
- For a crispier crust, bake the crust a few minutes longer before adding the toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg