Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Recipe

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4.7

21 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    50 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    578 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Recipe

With a deep soft crust, creamy cheese and flavorful seasoned tomatoes, this Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Recipe is worth staying home for!

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Ingredients

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Seasoned Tomato Topping: 

  • 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic chopped, fresh
  • 2 teaspoons basil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 28 ounce tomato diced or crushed
  • 1 tablespoon red wine dry
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Remaining Ingredients: 

  • 1 pound pizza dough pre-made or your favorite recipe--see note
  • Non-stick cooking spray PAM brand
  • 3/4 pound provolone cheese sliced, or mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound Italian sausage omit for vegetarian
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated

Instructions

  1. In a medium sautee pan, heat the oil. Add the garlic and seasonings then stir for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, wine and sugar, then bring to a simmer. Lower the heat and cook, stirring occasionally for 20 to 30 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
  2. While the sauce is cooking, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray the sides of a 12 inch pan with Pam non-stick spray. Press the pizza dough into the pan, pushing about 1 1/2 inches up the sides.
  3. Layer the provolone cheese on top of the dough. Top with toppings of your choice (optional).  Spread the sauce evenly on top and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
  4. Bake until the crust is golden brown and sausage is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.  (If you use an enameled pan, remember not to use metal cutting tools in the pan--I find the pizza usually slips out intact with just a little loosening if I have used Pam)

Notes

  • No favorite pizza crust recipe? Try my pre-baked pizza crust recipe--just press it in instead of baking crusts for later.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 slice Calories 578kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 77mg (26%) Sodium 1511mg (63%) Potassium 508mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 651IU (13%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 446mg (45%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 578 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 slice
Calories 578kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 1511mg 63%
Potassium 508mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 651IU 13%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 446mg 45%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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