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Show stopping, and crowd pleasing pizzas for your next gathering! Don’t miss how we do homemade pizza three ways, including the best macaroni and cheese pizza.
Pizza is a main food group, right?! Well, we are calling it one because we always need an excuse for a slice of pizza each week. Maybe that is why we have coined the term “Pizza Friday” so that we have an excuse to have a slice.
We’re serving up pizza three ways with a mix of traditional and unconventional flavors, perfect for your next gathering!
Call us crazy, but this Mac and Cheese pizza is insane! The pizza and pasta combo will blow your mind. Our mac and cheese pizza is topped with easy homemade yogurt Alfredo sauce, cavatappi pasta and a mixture of parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
We also threw in some of our other favorite flavors, like our traditional margarita pizza recipe and our go-to ultimate veggie pizza recipe.
The margarita pizza is topped with fresh tomatoes, sliced mozzarella and basil leaves. The simplicity of this pizza is often overlooked, but the flavors of the fresh ingredients are always unmatched. The ultimate veggie pizza is also a solid option for a crowd. We are always looking for ways to add veggies to our meals, so why not on a pizza!
No matter the occasion–whether it is a night in watching movies or making a pizza platter for your next get-together–pizza is always a perfect choice!
This post is all about homemade pizza three ways.
Homemade Pizza Three Ways
What’s in this recipe?
For all of these pizzas, we used this pizza dough from Whole Foods. Whole foods prepares grab-and-go pizza dough in their refrigerated take-out section ever day, which makes making pizza at home super simple. It’s our favorite dough for making pizzas, but you can also make you dough homemade or use a store-bought dough mix.
Margarita
- Fresh mozzarella slices
- Fresh tomatoes
- Marinara sauce
- Basil
Ultimate Veggie:
- Olive oil – We love using olive oil as a dressing on our veggie pizzas. It seems to bring out the flavor of the veggies more. When we used a marinara sauce, the tomato flavor seemed to overpower the veggie’s flavor.
- Chopped fresh veggies
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
Mac and Cheese:
- Light Alfredo sauce: We made a homemade Alfredo sauce with yogurt, parmesan cheese and Italian seasonings. This light version of a normal Alfredo sauce adds a burst of fresh flavor.
- Cavatappi pasta: We found cavatappi pasta seems to work the best on this pizza. The curly shape and texture pairs perfectly on top of a slice of pizza.
- Shredded Parmesan and mozzarella cheese: A light sprinkle of these two cheeses on top of the pasta make for the perfect blend on this mac and cheese pizza.
This post is all about homemade pizza three ways.
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Homemade Pizza Three Ways
Homemade pizza three ways–Margherita Pizza, Veggie Pizza, and Mac & Cheese Pizza!
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Margarita Pizza
- 1 pizza crust dough ball ((we used Whole foods pre-made dough balls) Opt: pre-made crust or store-bought dough mix)
- 4 tbsp marinara sauce
- 1 tomato (sliced)
- 1 fresh mozzarella ball (sliced)
- fresh basil leaves
Ultimate Veggie
- 1 pizza crust dough ball ((we used Whole foods pre-made dough balls) Opt: pre-made crust or store-bought dough mix)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 small colored bell peppers
- 1/4 purple onion (sliced)
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella ((feel free to add more cheese if you like a cheesier pizza))
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan ((feel free to add more cheese if you like a cheesier pizza))
Mac & Cheese Pizza
- 1 pizza crust dough ball ((we used Whole foods pre-made dough balls) Opt: pre-made crust or store-bought dough mix)
- 1 1/2 cup cavatappi pasta (cooked)
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella ((feel free to add more cheese if you like a cheesier pizza))
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan ((feel free to add more cheese if you like a cheesier pizza))
Yogurt Alfredo Sauce for Mac & Cheese Pizza
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt ((we used Siggis))
- 2 tbsp chicken broth
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp shredded parmesan
Instructions
Margarita Pizza
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Pizzas cook the best at very high temperatures!
- On a floured pizza pan, roll your dough out to so the dough is about ¼ inch thick. If you are using a boxed pizza mix or a homemade recipe, prepare your dough according to the directions and then start assembling your pizza.
- Spread a light layer of marinara sauce on the surface of the dough, leaving about 1 inch around the diameter for a pizza crust.
- Add your sliced tomatoes and mozzarella slices.Place in preheated oven and cook for 20 minutes (or according to direction if you are using a different crust recipe).
- When the pizza is cooked, allow to cool for a couple minutes and top with fresh basil leaves. Slice, serve and enjoy!
Ultimate Veggie Pizza
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Pizzas cook the best at very high temperatures!
- On a floured pizza pan, roll your dough out to so the dough is about ¼ inch thick. If you are using a boxed pizza mix or a homemade recipe, prepare your dough according to the directions and then start assembling your pizza.
- Spread a light layer of olive oil on the surface of the dough, leaving about 1 inch around the diameter for a pizza crust.
- Add your sliced veggies and sprinkle the top with shredded cheese mixture. Place in preheated oven and cook for 20 minutes(or according to direction if you are using a different crust recipe).
- When the pizza is cooked, allow to cool for a couple minutes. Slice, serve and enjoy!
Mac & Cheese Pizza
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Pizzas cook the best at very high temperatures!
- Make your yogurt Alfredo sauce: add all ingredients in a bowl and mix together. We like a thicker sauce with this pizza, but if you feel it needs more liquid, add an extra tbsp of milk.
- On a floured pizza pan, roll your dough out to so the dough is about ¼ inch thick. If you are using a boxed pizza mix or a homemade recipe, prepare your dough according to the directions and then start assembling your pizza.
- Spread a light layer of alfredo sauce on the surface of the dough, leaving about 1 inch around the diameter for a pizza crust.
- Top with your cavatappi pasta and sprinkle the top with shredded cheese mixture. Place in preheated oven and cook for 20minutes (or according to direction if you are using a different crust recipe).
- When the pizza is cooked, allow to cool for a couple minutes. Slice, serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
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