Marinara & Cheese Pizza

14 min

4 servings

Fun and family-friendly! Call the kids in to help top this delicious, healthier house-made pizza.

Ingredients

  • 1 thin whole-grain or gluten-free prepared pizza shell (12”)
  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • Sea Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup prepared Marinara Sauce
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp Marinara Sauce Mix
  • 8 oz (250 g) fresh mozzarella, torn into small pieces

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 450° F.
  • Place pizza shell on a Sheet Pan lined with Sheet Pan Liner. Brush with oil and season with Salt and Pepper, if desired.
  • Bake for 5 min, until crisp.
  • Remove from oven. Spread with Marinara Sauce and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Return to oven and bake for 5 min, until cheese melts.

Nutritional Information

Per serving(1/4 pizza): Calories 280, Fat 11 g (Saturated 3.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 510 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g (Fiber 2 g, Sugars 2 g), Protein 12 g.

Tips

Want to make your own crust? Use this Basic Pizza Dough recipe.

Tips

Want to make your own crust? Use this Basic Pizza Dough recipe.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Top each slice of pizza with 1⁄2 cup cooked, chopped chicken breast or tofu and serve with 2 cups mixed greens with 1 tbsp Epicure Salad Dressing.