Brooklyn Sunset Pizza

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A vibrant pizza featuring a sweet tomato base, fresh spinach, and roasted red peppers, finished with a garlic-infused olive oil drizzle for a taste of Brooklyn's culinary charm. This American-inspired sheet-pan recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs All-purpose flour, Active dry yeast, Warm water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F); let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil to the yeast mixture; stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Step 3: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Step 4: Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
  5. Step 5: Prepare sauce by mixing 1/2 cup tomato paste, 1/4 cup water, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp salt until smooth.
  6. Step 6: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone inside for 20 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Roll risen dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface; transfer to a cornmeal-dusted pizza peel.
  8. Step 8: Spread 3/4 cup tomato sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  9. Step 9: Top with 1 cup fresh spinach, 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil.
  10. Step 10: Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan over toppings.
  11. Step 11: Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil mixed with 1 minced garlic clove evenly over pizza.
  12. Step 12: Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.

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