Veneto Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta Recipe
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
Pizza Toppings
Pasta
Method
Pizza Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 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
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
Preheat Oven
If using a wood-fired oven, preheat it to high heat (around 800°F or 425°C).
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Shape Dough
Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into two. Shape each piece into a pizza base.
- 6
Add Toppings
Spread tomato sauce over the base, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, add pepperoni, and garnish with fresh basil. Drizzle with olive oil.
- 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
- 8
Cook Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 11
Serve
Serve the pasta hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
