Main Course

Four Cheese Pizza

Name: Four Cheese Pizza
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 400 g pizza dough store-bought or homemade; 200 g canned crushed tomatoes; 0.5 tsp dried oregano; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.13 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 150 g mozzarella cheese shredded; 75 g provolone cheese shredded; 50 g parmesan cheese grated; 50 g gorgonzola cheese crumbled; 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped (optional)

This classic four cheese pizza features a simple tomato base topped with a delicious blend of mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, and gorgonzola cheeses. It's a rich and satisfying vegetarian main course that's perfect for a cozy night in.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 35 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 550 kcal

Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

400 gpizza dough, store-bought or homemade

sauce

200 gcanned crushed tomatoes
0.5 tspdried oregano
0.25 tspsalt
0.13 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

cheese topping

150 gmozzarella cheese, shredded
75 gprovolone cheese, shredded
50 gparmesan cheese, grated
50 ggorgonzola cheese, crumbled

garnish

1 tbspfresh basil, chopped(optional)

Equipment

pizza stone · rolling pin · bowl · baking sheet · cutting board · knife · oven

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Allow the pizza stone or baking sheet to heat thoroughly for a crispier crust.
2
In a small bowl, combine the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper for the pizza sauce.
About 2 min
3
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough into your desired shape and thickness, about 10-12 inches in diameter.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: You can also stretch the dough by hand if preferred.
4
Carefully transfer the rolled-out pizza dough to a piece of parchment paper.
About 1 min
5
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Don't overload the sauce, as it can make the crust soggy.
6
Distribute the mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, parmesan cheese, and gorgonzola cheese evenly over the sauce.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure a good mix of all cheeses for balanced flavor.
7
Carefully slide the pizza with the parchment paper onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
8
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Keep an eye on the pizza, as oven temperatures can vary.
9
Remove the pizza from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board.
10
Garnish with fresh basil, if using, then slice and serve immediately.
About 1 min

Per serving

Nutrition

57%Score

Calories: 549.5kcal
Protein: 28.5g
Carbs: 54.5g
Fat: 23.6g
Fibre: 2.7g
Sugar: 5.3g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store any leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat in an oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5-10 minutes, or until warmed through and crispy.