Olive Lover's Pizza with Sauz: A Flavorful, Quick & Easy Recipe

Looking for a delicious, homemade thin crust pizza that’s bursting with flavor but easy enough for a weeknight dinner? This recipe, featuring Sauz Pasta Sauce and Freestyle Snacks Olives, will take your pizza game to the next level. With minimal ingredients and a liquid-free olive topping that’s ready to go, you’ll have a gourmet pizza on the table in no time.

Why We Love This Recipe:

• Crispy Thin Crust: Perfect for those who love a light, crunchy base.
• Sauz Pasta Sauce: Bold flavors that enhance the pizza without overwhelming the toppings.
• Freestyle Snacks Olives: Convenient, flavorful, and mess-free olives that bring a Mediterranean flair.

Ingredients:

• 1 package of store-bought or homemade pizza dough (thin crust style)
• 1/2 cup Sauz Pasta Sauce (any variety, but we recommend the Hot Honey Marinara)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup Freestyle Snacks Olives (Green or Kalamata, halved)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

• Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside. The key to a crispy thin crust is cooking at a high temperature.

Step 2: Prepare the Pizza Dough

• Roll out your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface until it’s about 1/8-inch thick. If you prefer a rectangular shape, you can roll the dough to fit a baking sheet.
• Transfer the dough onto parchment paper for easy handling.

Step 3: Add Sauz Pasta Sauce

• Spread a thin, even layer of Sauz Pasta Sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.

Step 4: Top with Cheese & Olives

• Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
• Scatter the Freestyle Snacks Olives on top. The olives add a briny punch that complements the rich sauce and cheese.

Step 5: Bake

• Drizzle a little olive oil over the pizza, then carefully transfer it (with parchment paper) to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

Step 6: Finish & Serve

• Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle torn basil leaves on top for a burst of freshness. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a bit of heat.
• Slice and serve your thin crust pizza hot!

Tips for the Perfect Thin Crust Pizza:

• Keep it Thin: The thinner you roll out the dough, the crispier your crust will be.
• Hot Oven: A hot oven is essential for a crunchy base, so don’t skip preheating.
• Don’t Overload Toppings: Less is more when it comes to thin crust. You want to balance the toppings so that the crust doesn’t get soggy.