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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 578 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Seasoned Tomato Topping:
- 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
- 2 teaspoons basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 28 ounce diced or crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon dry red wine
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Remaining Ingredients:
- 1 pound pizza dough pre-made or your favorite recipe--see note
- PAM non-stick spray
- 3/4 pound provolone or mozzarella cheese sliced
- 1 pound Italian sausage omit for vegetarian
- 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
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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
Serving
1 slice
Calories
578kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
1511mg
(63%)
Potassium
508mg
(15%)
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
% 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.