Description
This Non-Prosciutto Pizza Recipe uses beef pastrami, fresh basil, and two kinds of mozzarella for a flavorful, satisfying alternative to traditional pork-topped pizzas.
Ingredients
1 lb prepared pizza dough or 2 large pre-made pizza shells
200 ml pizza sauce
85 grams beef pastrami slices
200 grams grated mozzarella
110 grams fresh mozzarella, torn into large pieces
6 medium fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
2 tbsp semolina flour or coarse cornmeal (for pizza stone or tray)
Instructions
1. Remove pizza dough from the fridge and preheat oven or BBQ to 475°F with two pizza stones or baking trays upside down on the middle rack.
2. Roll out fresh pizza dough into two pizza shapes on a floured surface.
3. Sprinkle semolina flour on preheated pizza stones or trays, place dough on top, and par-bake for 3 minutes (skip this if using pre-made shells).
4. Remove from heat, then top with sauce, grated mozzarella, beef pastrami, torn fresh mozzarella, and basil.
5. Bake or grill for 7–12 minutes, until crust is golden, cheese is bubbling, and pastrami edges are crispy.
6. Let cool for 2–5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
If using store-bought dough, allow it to reach room temperature before rolling for better texture.
Adjust baking time slightly depending on oven or grill performance.
Add vegetables like mushrooms or roasted red peppers for a twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Baked or Grilled
- Cuisine: Italian