Pizza with Olives, Artichokes and Capers

The pizza with olives, artichokes and capers is a timeless classic that combines Mediterranean flavors in a delicious union. Pizza itself is an icon of Italian cuisine and with these ingredients it has a touch of freshness and a slightly spicy flavor. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 250 grams of pizza dough (or ready-made dough)
• Tomato passata, to taste
• 150 grams of mozzarella (fiordilatte is best)
• A handful of pitted black olives
• A jar of artichokes in oil, drained and halved or quartered
• Two tablespoons of capers in salt, rinsed
• Dried oregano, to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
• Salt, to taste.

Preparation

1. Start by preheating the oven to the highest temperature, usually around 250 °C.
2. If using homemade dough, roll it out on a floured surface until about 3-4 millimeters thick. Otherwise, if you have a ready-made base, you can roll it out directly on the baking tray.
3. Spread a thin layer of tomato passata over the surface of the dough, leaving the edge of the pizza free.
4. Cut the mozzarella into slices or cubes and distribute it evenly over the passata.
5. Arrange the artichokes, olives and capers on the pizza. Adjust the salt if necessary, but be careful not to overdo it because the capers and olives are already salty.
6. Finally, sprinkle with dried oregano and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
7. Bake in the oven for about 10-15 minutes or until the edges are golden and the mozzarella has melted and lightly browned.

Serve the pizza hot, perhaps with an extra sprinkle of fresh oregano for an extra touch of flavor.

Trivia

The pizza with olives, artichokes and capers combines typical ingredients of the Mediterranean diet, rich in antioxidants and flavor. In Italy, especially in the South, these toppings are very popular and used in various preparations, from pizza to pasta dishes. Capers, in particular, are famous for being a specialty of Pantelleria, an island off the coast of Sicily.