1 Dish Italian 5 Cheese Pizza Bake
Dive into the indulgent flavors of Italy with this easy and irresistible 1 Dish Italian 5 Cheese Pizza Bake! Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe combines the gooey, melty goodness of five luxurious cheeses—mozzarella, Parmesan, ricotta, provolone, and fontina—layered over a rich marinara sauce and a golden, crisp pizza dough crust. Enhanced with a touch of Italian seasoning, a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes, and the freshness of basil, this one-pan wonder is both simple to prepare and packed with bold, satisfying flavors. Ready in just 40 minutes and serving up to six, it's the ultimate comfort food for pizza lovers everywhere.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pizza dough
- 1.5 cups Marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cup Ricotta cheese
- 0.5 cup Provolone cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Fontina cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Roll out the pizza dough to fit the dimensions of the baking dish. Press the dough into the dish, creating a slight edge around the sides.
Spread the marinara or pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border along the edges.
In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese and Italian seasoning. Drop spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture evenly over the sauce.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella, provolone, fontina, and grated Parmesan cheeses evenly across the dish.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the top and, if desired, sprinkle red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges of the crust are golden brown and the cheeses are melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the dish cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving, if desired.
Slice into squares or scoop portions directly from the dish and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.9 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.2 g | 281% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 6007 mg | 261% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.5 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 128.4 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 2703 mg | 208% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 1919 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
