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Pizza Vesuvio with the Works

Name: Pizza Vesuvio with the Works
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, sliced; Extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 pound pizza dough, thawed if frozen; All-purpose flour, for dusting; 1/2 cup fresh ricotta (4 ounces); 3/4 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 ounces thinly sliced baked ham, cut into 1-inch strips; 2 ounces salami, cut into 1-inch strips; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons marinara sauce; 2 large cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 4 pitted olives, sliced 1/4 inch thick

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At Rustic, Francis Ford Coppola's new restaurant in Geyserville, Coppola's half-pizza, half-calzone is named for Italy's Mount Vesuvius. More Pizza Recipes

By Francis Ford Coppola

Updated on September 6, 2018

Pizza Vesuvio with the Works. Photo © Anson Smart — Photo: © Anson Smart

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Yield:

1 12-inch pizza

Ingredients

1/2 cup frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, sliced
Extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound pizza dough, thawed if frozen
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1/2 cup fresh ricotta (4 ounces)
3/4 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 ounces thinly sliced baked ham, cut into 1-inch strips
2 ounces salami, cut into 1-inch strips
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons marinara sauce
2 large cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 pitted olives, sliced 1/4 inch thick

Directions

Set a pizza stone in the oven and preheat the oven to 500°. Let the stone heat for 30 minutes. In a bowl, lightly drizzle the artichoke hearts with oil. Season with salt and pepper.
On a floured work surface, roll or stretch the pizza dough out to a 12-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick. Roll the edge on half of the pizza 1/16 inch thick. Generously flour a pizza peel. Transfer the dough to the peel and lightly brush with oil. Top the thinner side of the dough with half of the artichokes, mozzarella, ricotta, ham and salami, 3 inches from the edge. Sprinkle with half of the oregano and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the marinara. Lift the 3-inch edge of dough over the filling and press to seal in the center of the round.
Spread the remaining 1/4 cup of marinara over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Arrange the remaining artichoke hearts, mozzarella, ham and salami over the marinara. Spoon small dollops of ricotta over the toppings, then scatter the mushrooms and olives on top. Sprinkle with the remaining oregano.
Slide the pizza onto the hot stone and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until crisp and bubbling. Cut into wedges and serve.

Suggested Pairing

This pizza's ideal partner is a big Cabernet.