Homemade Pizza (Vegetarian)

There’s something quietly comforting about homemade pizza. It starts with flour on the counter and time set aside not rushed, not complicated. The dough comes together under your hands, soft and warm, rising patiently while the kitchen fills with familiar smells.

Pizza at home isn’t about perfection or perfect circles. It’s about choosing your own toppings, tasting the sauce as you go, and pulling something from the oven that feels personal. A meal made to share, sliced at the table, eaten slowly.

That’s the Let’s Veg way simple ingredients, a little care, and food that turns an ordinary day into something worth remembering.

Start with the Vegetable Cooking Guide:
https://letsveg.com/vegetable-cooking-guide

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Homemade Pizza

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Homemade vegetarian pizza with easy dough and simple tomato sauce. A classic, comforting Let’s Veg recipe perfect for pizza night.

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Prep Time 45 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 6

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 376

Ingredients Cooking Instructions Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients

  

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• Pizza Dough
• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp instant dry yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 –4 tbsp olive oil
• 1⅓ cups warm water
• Tomato Sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 5 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp dried basil
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• Assembly
• 300 g grated mozzarella cheese
• Toppings of choice mushrooms, olives, fresh basil, etc.

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Prepare the Dough
2. In a mixer bowl, combine flour, yeast, and sugar.
3. Add olive oil, warm water, and salt.
4. Knead for 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
5. Transfer dough to a lightly floured bowl, turning to coat lightly with flour.
6. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and place in a warm area.
7. Let rise for 30 minutes.
8. Make the Tomato Sauce
9. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
10. Add diced tomatoes and garlic; cook for a few minutes.
11. Stir in sugar, salt, oregano, basil, and tomato paste.
12. Cook for 1 additional minute, then remove from heat and let cool.
13. Shape the Dough
14. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface.
15. Knead briefly 3-5 times until smooth.
16. Divide into 1 large or 2 medium dough balls.
17. Shape using hands or a rolling pin.
18. Assemble & Bake
19. Top dough with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and desired toppings.

Pizza Oven:

1. Bake at high heat for 3-5 minutes, until crust and cheese are golden.

Regular Oven:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) (pizza stone recommended).
2. Bake for 15 minutes, until crust and cheese are golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 11gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 258mgPotassium: 324mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 169IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 5mg

Notes

• Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight
• Add chili flakes or garlic oil for extra flavor
• Use whole wheat flour for a heartier crust

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