Easy Meatball Pizza Recipe with Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes
You’ll only need a few ingredients for this easy meatball pizza recipe. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal or served up at your next game day party!
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 12 " pizza crust ** see notes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8- ounce ball fresh mozzarella sliced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 5 Carando Abruzzese Italian Meatballs sliced
- 10 heirloom tomatoes roasted ** see notes
- 8 black olives sliced
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 6 fresh basil leaves sliced
Instructions
- Cook the meatballs according to the directions on the package and set aside to cool.
- Roll out the dough to your desired thickness. (see note)
- Carefully place the dough on the prepared pan, and partially it for 3 - 5 minutes.
- Spread the marinara in a thin layer over the dough.
- Arrange the mozzarella on top of the marinara followed by the sliced meatballs, olives, and tomatoes.
- Sprinkle half of the Parmesan over the top.
- Bake for 3 - 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the crust is lightly browned around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 2 - 3 minutes.
- Cut the pizza into serving size pieces and sprinkle with fresh basil and additional Parmesan just before serving.
Notes
If you prefer a thin crust, which bakes very quickly, you can skip partially baking it.