Deep Dish Meatball Pizza
Deep Dish Meatball Pizza is the ultimate comfort food, featuring layers of gooey mozzarella, savory meatballs, and rich marinara sauce enveloped in a buttery, crispy crust. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this pizza not only satisfies your cravings but also brings everyone together around the table. With its customizable toppings and mouthwatering flavors, it’s bound to become a repeat favorite that you will crave!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 slices 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup cooked meatballs (approximately 8 meatballs)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a deep-dish pizza pan.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a large circle about half an inch thick, then transfer it to the greased pan, pressing it up the sides.
- Spread marinara sauce generously over the dough base.
- Distribute cooked meatballs evenly over the sauce; cut them in half if they are large.
- Layer shredded mozzarella on top and sprinkle with grated Parmesan and Italian seasoning.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Customize your pizza by adding different cheeses like provolone or incorporating veggies such as bell peppers or mushrooms for added flavor. For an easy variation, use store-bought meatballs to save time without sacrificing taste.