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This Anchovy Pizza begins with a homemade pizza dough, topped with cured anchovies, olives, capers, onions, and mozzarella cheese. With a few tips, you’ll learn how to make a perfect anchovy pizza at home.
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Best Anchovy Pizza Recipe (+VIDEO)

This Anchovy Pizza is easy with unique and bold flavors. Anchovies add special salty and umami tastes to the cheesy and soft pizza. Serve it with a light salad for an amazing meal!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Anchovies On Pizza, Anchovy Pizza
Servings: 6 Slices
Author: Izzy

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound homemade pizza dough or store-bought pizza dough*

Toppings

  • 6 anchovy fillet It’s best to use high-quality anchovies from a jar
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup tomato sauce homemade** or store-bought
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese cubed
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives sliced
  • 1/4 medium-sized red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon capers

For Garnish

  • optional parmesan cheese and basil

Instructions

  • If you want to make homemade dough, follow this recipe, and you’ll need about 45 minutes to get it ready.
  • Preheat the oven to 500°F.
  • Drain anchovies from the oil. Test them, and give them a quick rinse under cold water if you find they’re too salty. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
  • Get other ingredients ready. Cut mozzarella cheese into small cubes, and cut the red onion into thin slices. Set aside capers and olives.
  • Stretch the dough by gently flattening the dough ball into a 12-inch (30cm) circle. Transfer it to a non-stick pizza pan or baking sheet. Use a fork to poke holes across the surface of the dough.
  • Brush the dough lightly with olive oil. Using a large spoon, add the tomato sauce onto the pizza dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border on all sides. Spread the sauce evenly and thinly with the back of the spoon. Add cubed mozzarella, distributing it evenly over the entire surface. Add sliced olives, red onions, and capers on top of the cheese. (Don’t add anchovies at this step).
  • Par-bake for 6 minutes.
  • Take the pizza out and add anchovies. Bake for another 4-6 minutes until the cheese is melted, and the crust is golden brown. (You’ll know it’s ready when the cheese is bubbling and the crust is getting golden!)
  • Remove the pizza carefully from the oven, and transfer it to a wooden cutting board. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Slice and serve immediately.

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Notes

  • * If you use a store-bought refrigerated dough, allow it to sit at room temperature for about 1 hour before stretching.
  • ** To make homemade tomato sauce, simply mix together 1/2 cup pureed canned tomatoes, 2 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 468mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 3mg