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    Published: May 17, 2022 · Modified: Jul 15, 2022 · This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.

    Marinara Pizza Recipe

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    Who doesn't love pizza? Even those who don't eat meat or cheese can enjoy a delicious vegan pizza. This recipe for Pizza Marinara recipe will please even the pickiest of eaters. Anyone can make this tasty pizza at home with its simple ingredients and easy instructions. So roll up your sleeves and get started - you're going to love this pizza!

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    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💡 Baking Tips
    • 👨🏻‍🍳 Flour
    • 📖 Variations
    • 📚 More dough recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 🌡️ Food safety
    • 💬 Reviews and Comments

    🧾 Ingredients

    Pizza dough ingredients

    marinara pizza dough ingredients
    • flour
    • extra-virgin olive oil
    • dry yeast
    • brown sugar
    • salt

    Marinara sauce (pizza sauce) ingredients

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    • tomato sauce
    • fresh basil
    • extra-virgin olive oil
    • garlic

    Optionally: oregano and season with salt and brown sugar to balance acidity.

    🔪 Instructions

    Knead the pizza dough

    Make the marinara pizza sauce

    Stir-fry the minced garlic in olive oil on medium heat.

    Add tomato sauce (canned tomatoes and crushed tomatoes also work).

    Then add the dried oregano and basil leaves, sugar, and salt.

    Cook the sauce on medium-low heat with a lid for 20 minutes until the liquid has reduced by one-third. Stir it halfway.

    Taste and adjust with salt and pepper or red pepper flakes if you want to make it a hot sauce.

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    🥫Did you know?🍅

    When it comes to making tomato sauce for pizza, there are two schools of thought: cooking and not cooking the sauce.

    Some people swear by cooking their tomato sauce before putting it on the pizza, arguing that it helps to concentrate the flavors and results in a richer, more complex sauce.

    Others, however, argue that cooking the sauce can actually detract from the bright, fresh flavor of the tomatoes and that a raw sauce is a way to go.

    We like to cook it slightly!

    Extend the pizza dough

    It is important to stretch the pizza dough ball delicately to keep as much as the air in, so after you make a dough ball the size of a baseball, stretch it slightly with your fingers and then place it in the oiled baking pan pressing withe your finger from the center to the edges.

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    extend the pizza dough keeping as much air as possible; starting from the center

    Place the sliced garlic cloves on top and a drizzle of olive oil.

    pour and extend the marinara sauce

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    dried, and add extra oregano

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    💡 Baking Tips

    The moment to put the pizza in the oven is perhaps one of the most important because wrong cooking could nullify all our sacrifices in the blink of an eye!

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    Remember that the oven must be heated very well first, to at least 250 degrees (the high temperature is essential to cook the pizza at its best).

    If you have an electric oven, remember that this tends to heat up more in the back, so remember to rotate the pizza from time to time to obtain homogeneous cooking.

    Put a container with water on the bottom of the oven to ensure the heat is even in the oven.

    Top tip: don't open the oven until the pizza is cooked!

    👨🏻‍🍳 Flour

    To have an airier pizza, use half all-purpose flour(Type 00) and half strong flour (Type 0). If you do, allow at least one extra hour for proofing, as type = flour has more strength to proof, given that it has a larger protein content; thus, more time allows for the proofing to fully develop.

    You can even use 100% Type 0 flour, in which case, allowing for a minimum of 4-6 hours of proofing and even overnight would be ideal.

    Caputo brand flour Type 0 and Type 00

    📖 Variations

    This easy homemade pizza sauce can vary with simple ingredients because you can easily replace Marinara sauce's components with kitchen staples like Italian seasoning. You can also use onion powder and garlic powder to replace the fresh condiments version.

    Even dried oregano works well. The only ingredient I wouldn't change to make the sauce delicious is the fresh basil, as dried basil doesn't really taste the same.

    See all the tips for making a great homemade marinara sauce that can be used as spaghetti sauce pasta, dipping sauce for crostini, or as a base for a vegetarian lasagna.

    If you’re looking for a delicious vegan pizza option, this classic Italian dish is made with simple ingredients and comes together in just minutes. Plus, it’s naturally vegan, so many more people can enjoy it, and you won't miss the cheese! Why not try making your pizza tonight?

    📚 More dough recipes

    See how to make your own vegan pasta dough, vegan empanadas dough, Italian pagnotta easy bread loaf, basic pizza dough, and focaccia bread.

    📋 Recipe

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    Pizza Marinara Recipe

    Gus
    Recipe for the delicious marinara pizza recipe. A traditional and accidentally vegan pizza recipe
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Resting Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Comfort Food, Italian-Inspired
    Servings 4 personal pizzas
    Calories 393 kcal

    Equipment

    Tovolo Stainless Steel Deep Mixing Kitchen Metal Bowls for Baking & Marinating, Dishwasher-Safe
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    pizza stone.
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    Ingredients
     
     

    Dough

    • 1 lb bread flour (500 g) If you want a more airy pizza, replace half the quantity for full strong manitoba flour. Remember, you need extra flour to manage.
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
    • 2 teaspoons sea salt fine
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • ¼ ounce dry brewer’s instant yeast approx. 2-¼ teaspoons, or 7 g
    • 11 fluid ounces warm water (325 ml)

    Optional

    • 2 tablespoons hard durum wheat for dusting the pizza

    Sauce

    • 2 ½ cups tomato sauce
    • 4 garlic cloves
    • 2 tablespoons oregano dried
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
    • 1 bunch basil fresh
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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    Directions
     

    Sauce:

    • Chop the garlic and fry in the olive oil on medium heat for 30 seconds.
    • Add tomato passata sauce, the oregano and basil leaves, sugar and salt.
    • Cook the sauce on medium-low heat with a lid for 20 minutes until the liquid has reduced one-third. Stir it halfway.
    • Remove from heat and add the remaining basil leaves. Adjust.

    Dough:

    • Dilute the sugar and dry yeast in the warm water. Let the liquid sit for 10 minutres. You should see bubbles on top of the mixture.
    • Meanwhile, mix in a large bowl 14 ounces (400 grams) of flour and salt.
    • Add the yeast mixture and olive oil and start kneading.
    • Take out of the bowl and stretch and fold it for 20 minutes, adding more flour if needed.
    • Divide the dough into four pieces. Stretch and fold like making an envelope, closing the bowl from below.
    • Place each dough ball on an oiled baking sheet with olive oil, and cover each one with plastic wrap, leaving space between them.
    • Let the dough rise for a minimum of two hours. The dough should be close to a warm place, like a heater, or you can put the baking sheet in the oven with the light on.
    • Pre-heat your oven at 480ºF (or 250 ºC).
    • Put an oven-resistant container on the bottom of the oven with a cup of water
    • Oil pizza tin with olive oil and optionally dust with semolina (durum wheat).
    • Stretch the dough ball, keeping as much air inside the dough to make your pizza fluffier.
    • Add ¾ cup of tomato sauce and spread it widely. Don't add too much sauce, or it will make the dough soggy. Add some extra oregano if you like.
    • Bake for fifteen minutes without opening the oven.
    • Add some extra fresh basil leaves and serve hot.

    Notes

    Flour
    All-purpose flour also works for this recipe, but we prefer bread flour for a more airy dough result.
    We like King Arthur's Bread flour.
    As for all baking recipes, we recommend weighing your ingredients.
    1 cup approx 120 grams
    Nutrition facts were calculated for 2 pizzas, large pizzas or 4 personal pizzas, 4 people.
    •The minimum amount of time I would recommend letting the dough rise is two hours, but I prefer leaving it to rise for three hours and even overnight.
    •Make sure you leave the dough to rise at a warm temperature. I leave it close to my house heater in winter, or also, you can turn the oven on 100 ºF (50ºC) for ten minutes and then turn it off before turning the dough in.
    •I love semolina and the sandy, dusty effect it has on pizza. In my opinion, semolina makes the pizzas have more of a Sourdough texture, which I am all in for.
    •When raising, cover the dough pieces with plastic foil. Air is the worst enemy of your dough. It will make a hard crust on it if you leave it uncovered.
    •Put any oven-resistant pan on the bottom of the oven with 2 cups of water (this helps ensure the same temperature is homogenous if you don’t have an oven with a fan).
    •Suppose you don’t have a Pizza Oven or a Clay Oven, which raises their temperature way above any conventional house oven. In that case, you need to increase the temperature to the maximum (about 480ºF or 250ºC) and let it pre-heat for twenty minutes.
    •Do not open the oven until the pizza is ready! Otherwise, you will lose the temperature, and the dough will not forgive you.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 14gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 1162mgPotassium: 387mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 657IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 2mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Pizza Marinara Recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    393
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    13
    g
    20
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    25
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    15
    mg
    5
    %
    Sodium
     
    1162
    mg
    51
    %
    Potassium
     
    387
    mg
    11
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    56
    g
    19
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    14
    g
    28
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    657
    IU
    13
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    7
    mg
    8
    %
    Calcium
     
    134
    mg
    13
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
     
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    🌡️ Food safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with a high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    1. Mahy says

      May 19, 2022 at 4:39 pm

      5 stars
      I don't know a single person who doesn't love pizza. I mean, there is just nothing better than a hot slice in the evening...

      Reply
    2. Claudia Lamascolo says

      May 19, 2022 at 4:59 pm

      5 stars
      My kind of pizza love that kind of sauce and its a favorite in our home!

      Reply
    3. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

      May 19, 2022 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      My family is going to love this! Thank you for this amazing recipe.

      Reply
    4. Ana F. says

      May 19, 2022 at 5:52 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of my favorite pizza recipes! So easy to make and delicious. I’m hooked on this Pizza Marinara!

      Reply
    5. Jacqui says

      May 19, 2022 at 6:25 pm

      5 stars
      I never tried adding brown sugar to my pizza dough, so I had to try and it is so good! Thank you for sharing

      Reply
      • Gus says

        May 19, 2022 at 6:43 pm

        you are welcome, Jacqui! Yep, sugar helps the yeast to develop its leavening process. I am glad you liked it!

        Reply
    6. nancy says

      May 19, 2022 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      adding brown sugar to the pizza dough made such a big difference! What an excellent tip! My family always asks for pizzza night now!

      Reply
    7. Katie says

      May 20, 2022 at 2:05 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is beyond delicious! Definitely my new favorite!!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        May 21, 2022 at 7:39 am

        Thank you for trying our recipe, Katie! We're so glad you enjoyed it and we hope you'll make it again soon.

        Reply
    8. Lucy says

      May 20, 2022 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      This homemade pizza is so much tastier than store bought, it will be a regular weeknight meal now. I love how clear your instructions are to follow, thank you.

      Reply
      • Gus says

        May 21, 2022 at 7:37 am

        Thank you for trying our pizza Lucy, and for your kind words about our instructions. We're glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply

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