Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLeone'sMeat Lovers Recipe

Meat Lovers Recipe

Inspired by Leone's
Time1h
Serves4

Fresh plum tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, ground beef, bacon and sausage

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Ingredients

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Sauce

Crust

Method

Sauce Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Tomato Sauce

    In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add Tomatoes

    Add the fresh plum tomatoes, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and chopped basil. Stir well.

  3. 3

    Simmer

    Bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens.

  4. 4

    Blend (Optional)

    For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce to your desired consistency. Set aside.

Pizza Assembly

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Dough

    On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a round shape that fits your pizza pan or stone.

  3. 7

    Add Sauce

    Spread a generous layer of the prepared tomato sauce over the rolled-out pizza dough.

  4. 8

    Layer the Toppings

    Evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Then layer with pepperoni slices, cooked ground beef, crumbled bacon, and cooked Italian sausage.

  5. 9

    Bake

    Transfer the prepared pizza to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

  6. 10

    Cool and Serve

    Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve hot.

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