Soppressata Recipe
tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy calabrese salami, basil
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Toppings
Method
Sauce Preparation
Add the Tomatoes
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir well to combine with the garlic.
Season the Sauce
Add salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and sugar. Stir to combine and bring the sauce to a simmer.
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
Assembling the Soppressata
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
Prepare the Base
Spread the prepared tomato sauce evenly over your pizza dough or baking surface.
Add the Cheese
Lay the sliced mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
Layer the Salami
Distribute the sliced spicy Calabrese salami over the mozzarella.
Bake the Soppressata
Place the assembled pizza in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with Basil
Remove from the oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves. Serve hot.