Ingredients

The following ingredients have 16 Servings
  • Olive oil (for brushing)
  • Cornmeal (optional)
  • 1 pound fresh pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
  • 1 cup 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¾ cup thinly sliced zucchini (⅛-inch thick about 22 slices)
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • kosher salt (as needed for seasoning)
  • black pepper (as needed for seasoning)
  • Red pepper flakes (for garnish, optional)
  • Shaved parmesan cheese (for garnish)

Instruction

  • If using store-bought pizza dough, allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Set the oven rack to the lower position. Preheat to 500ºF (260ºC). Lightly brush a large baking sheet with olive oil. Evenly sprinkle cornmeal on the pan if desired.
  • On a lightly floured surface, stretch and shape the dough into a 10-inch circle.
  • Transfer dough to the baking sheet. Use fingers to press into a 12-inch circle. Leave the edges slightly thicker, about ½-inch tall and wide.
  • Brush some olive oil on the edges of the dough to make the crust crispier when baked.
  • Spread the sauce on top, followed by the cheese, and zucchini. Sprinkle the Italian seasonings on top, and some salt and pepper.
  • Bake the pizza on the lowest oven rack until the crust is golden brown, and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Sprinkle some red pepper flakes (if using) and parmesan cheese on top.
  • Slice and serve pizza immediately when still hot.