Supreme Meat and Vegetable Pizza with Spicy Tomato Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

A hearty pizza loaded with savory meats and fresh vegetables on a hand-stretched crust, topped with a spicy tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 85 minutes blends high-gluten flour, warm water, active dry yeast into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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.

Ingredients

• 250g high-gluten flour
• 130g warm water
• 1 tsp active dry yeast
• 5g sugar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4g salt
• 75g ground pork
• 50g sliced pepperoni
• 40g sliced green bell pepper
• 30g sliced red onion
• 20g black olives, pitted and halved
• 150g mozzarella cheese
• 100g canned crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 250g high-gluten flour, 130g warm water, 1 tsp active dry yeast, 5g sugar, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 4g salt. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth elastic dough, then cover and let rest for 1 hour until doubled.
2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). In a skillet over medium heat, cook 75g ground pork with 1 clove minced garlic, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes for 5 minutes until browned and fragrant. Set aside.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 100g canned crushed tomatoes with 1 tsp dried oregano and a pinch of salt.
4. Step 4: On a floured surface, stretch dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to pizza stone or baking tray.
5. Step 5: Spread the spiced tomato sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
6. Step 6: Distribute cooked ground pork, 50g sliced pepperoni, 40g sliced green bell pepper, 30g sliced red onion, and 20g black olives evenly atop the sauce.
7. Step 7: Top with 150g shredded mozzarella cheese.
8. Step 8: Bake for 13-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
9. Step 9: Remove from oven, let rest for 3 minutes, then slice and serve.