Description
A Sicilian-style Italian Tomato Pie featuring a thick crust, rich roasted tomato sauce, and a light sprinkle of grated cheese. Perfect for parties, game day, or family dinners.
Ingredients
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- 2 packets active dry yeast
- 1½ cups very warm water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Extra olive oil for greasing pan
- Grated Locatelli cheese
- 6 Roma tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 15 ounces tomato puree
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roast tomatoes at 350°F for 45 minutes.
- Simmer tomato puree, paste, garlic, sugar, vinegar, basil, and oregano.
- Blend roasted tomatoes until chunky and add to sauce.
- Simmer until thick and set aside.
- Combine yeast and warm water and let stand 5 minutes.
- Add sugar, salt, olive oil, and flour.
- Knead dough for 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in oiled bowl and rise 1 hour.
- Press dough into oiled 9×13 pan and rest 30 minutes.
- Bake crust at 425°F for 15 minutes.
- Spread sauce over crust.
- Bake 10 minutes more.
- Cool briefly, sprinkle with Locatelli cheese, and serve.
Notes
- Use a very thick sauce for best results.
- Allow dough to rise fully for a light texture.
- Serve warm, room temperature, or cold.
- Store refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 430
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 43
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 0