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Comfort Food: Carbonara Pizza


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  • Author: Chelsia Rief
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Bacon, egg, and cheese pizza?
Yes, please!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • Cornmeal
  • 1 lbs (454 g) pizza dough
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 lbs (227 g) bacon
  • 1 cups (237 ml) ricotta cheese
  • 0.25 cups (60 ml) grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Black pepper
  • 2 cups (473 ml) shredded provolone cheese
  • 0.33 cups (80 ml) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Sprinkle cornmeal on a pizza pan or baking sheet.
  3. Place pizza dough on the pan; roll or stretch into a round or rectangular shape.
  4. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and par-bake until puffed and golden, about 8 minutes.
  5. In a small skillet, heat extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat.
  6. Add chopped bacon and cook, stirring often, until crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Transfer bacon to a paper-towel lined plate and cool.
  8. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, parmesan, egg yolk, garlic, pepper, and half the bacon.
  9. Spread the ricotta mixture over the partially baked pizza dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border.
  10. Top with shredded provolone and remaining bacon.
  11. Bake until golden and cooked through, about 12 minutes.
  12. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and cut into slices.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use pancetta instead of bacon.
  • To prevent a runny pizza, ensure the eggs are fully cooked before adding the provolone cheese. You can gently whisk the eggs before adding them to the ricotta mixture.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a low oven or skillet.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 15
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 20
  • Cholesterol: 150