Description
Indulge in a slice of comfort with this Deep Dish Meatball Pizza. Featuring a thick, buttery crust layered with savory marinara, juicy meatballs, and gooey mozzarella, each bite delivers an explosion of flavor. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe is simple enough for anyone to master. Elevate your pizza night with this hearty dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 (14 oz) pre-made pizza dough
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out pizza dough into a circle (14 inches) and place it in a greased deep-dish pan, letting some dough hang over the edges.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs. Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs and bake on a sheet for about 20 minutes until browned.
- Spoon marinara sauce over the bottom of the crust. Layer half of the mozzarella cheese followed by the meatballs. Top with remaining mozzarella and sprinkle Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg