Jul 17 2026
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Veneto Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta Recipe

Inspired by CRISP Rochester
Time2h
Serves4

Make Veneto Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pizza Dough

Method

Pizza Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dough

    In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead Dough

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Preheat Oven

    If using a wood-fired oven, preheat it to high heat (around 800°F or 425°C).

Pizza Assembly

  1. 5

    Shape Dough

    Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into two. Shape each piece into a pizza base.

  2. 6

    Add Toppings

    Spread tomato sauce over the base, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, add pepperoni, and garnish with fresh basil. Drizzle with olive oil.

  3. 7

    Bake Pizza

    Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 7-10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.

Pasta Preparation

  1. 8

    Cook Pasta

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 9

    Sauté Garlic and Tomatoes

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, then add cherry tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes are soft.

  3. 10

    Combine Pasta

    Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, along with fresh basil, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

  4. 11

    Serve

    Serve the pasta hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

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