- 1 cup whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
- salt to taste
- 2 balls pizza dough See note
- 4 ounces Italian fontina cheese grated
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese torn
- 4 ounces Italian gorgonzola dolce crumbled
- ¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese grated
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
Preheat a baking stone on the center rack of the oven at 550°F (or the highest your oven will go) for at least 45 minutes. Once heated, turn on the broiler. Alternatively you can use a pizza oven.
Crush the tomatoes either by using your hands, in a food processor or with an immersion blender by pulsing a few times. Season to taste with salt.
Place one ball of dough ball on a floured surface and begin stretching it out into a circle.
Place it over the back of your hands and use your knuckles to gently stretch it out to about 12 inches in diameter. Be careful not to tear the dough.
Transfer to a pizza peel that’s been dusted with flour. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce across the dough, leaving a 1-2 inch border.
Sprinkle half of the fontina on top first, then tear the mozzarella into pieces and distribute half of it around the pizza. Dot the top with half of the gorgonzola, then sprinkle with grated Parmigiano. Give the pizza a shake to make sure nothing is sticking, then immediately slide it onto the baking stone.Watch closely as it cooks, rotating if necessary, but try to keep the oven door closed to retain as much heat as possible.
Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle with olive oil if desired. It’s done when the crust is lightly charred around the edges and the cheese is melted, about 4-8 minutes.
Transfer to a cutting board, then cut into slices and serve immediately. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- You can use homemade Neapolitan pizza dough or purchase balls of dough from your favorite local pizza shop.
- Use good quality, authentic Italian ingredients for the best flavor.
- Make sure to let your dough come to room temperature before stretching it out. This will make it easier to work with and prevent tearing.
- That oven needs to be piping hot to achieve a Neapolitan-style pizza crust.
- Don't use too much pizza sauce, as this can weigh down the dough. A thin layer is all you need.
- It's important to dry the fresh mozzarella well so it doesn't make the pizza soggy.
- I also prefer to tear the fresh mozzarella instead of slicing it, as it distributes more evenly and gives a creamier texture.
- For an extra crispy crust, brush the edges of the pizza with olive oil before baking.
- Top with fresh basil or oregano for a burst of fresh flavor!
Calories: 748kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 2018mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1763IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 1226mg | Iron: 2mg