An irresistible heart-shaped pizza glazed with golden crust edges. Cherry red tomatoes peeking through a generous layer of melted, creamy cheese with scattered spots of lush green basil leaves. A sprinkle of red chili flakes adds a dash of color.

Amore Italiano - Heart Shaped Pizza

Name: Amore Italiano - Heart Shaped Pizza
Prep time: 150 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 165 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups Italian-Style Double Zero Pizza Flour for the dough; 1 tsp Active Dry Yeast; 1 tsp White Sugar; 1 cup Warm Water; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 can San Marzano Tomatoes; a Handful leaves Fresh Basil; 250g Buffalo Mozzarella thinly sliced; 1/4 cup Parmesan for sprinkle; a pinch Red Chili Flakes; 2 cloves Garlic thinly sliced

A heart-shaped, Instagrammable, authentic Italian pizza.

Category Main Course

Prep 150 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · February 09, 2025

A little about this dish

Embrace the richness of Italian cuisine with this authentic and visually stunning pizza recipe. Handcrafted dough, lush San Marzano tomatoes, and creamy buffalo mozzarella are some of the key ingredients that bring the true taste of Italy on your plate. In this vibrant heart-shaped pizza, we celebrate both Pizza Day and the love month of February.

Ingredients (for 2)

Italian-style double zero pizza flour — 2 cups — for the dough
Active dry yeast — 1 tsp
White sugar — 1 tsp
Warm water — 1 cup
Salt — 1 tsp
Extra virgin olive oil — 1 tbsp
San marzano tomatoes — 1 can
Fresh basil — a Handful leaves
Buffalo mozzarella — 250g — thinly sliced
Parmesan — 1/4 cup — for sprinkle
Red chili flakes — a pinch
Garlic — 2 cloves — thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1 — 🥣💦🍞

In a bowl, dissolve 1 tsp yeast and 1 tsp sugar in 1 cup warm water. Let it stand until the mixture turns creamy, this should take about 10 minutes. Then, stir in 2 cups of flour, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Beat until the mixture turns smooth. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
Step 2 — 👋💕⏳

Knead the rested dough on a lightly floured surface and shape it into a heart. Leave the dough to rest for 2 hours or until it doubles in size.
Step 3 — 🌡️🔥🕓

Preheat your oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
Step 4 — 🍅🧂🍕

Crush 1 can of San Marzano tomatoes and season it with salt. Spread a layer of this tomato mixture on the rested dough.
Step 5 — 🧀🥬🍕

Top your pizza with 250g thinly sliced Buffalo Mozzarella, 2 cloves thinly sliced garlic, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
Step 6 — 🍕🔥⏲️

Bake your pizza in the preheated oven until the edges turn golden. This will take about 12 to 15 minutes.
Step 7 — 🍃🌶️🍕

Garnish your cooked pizza with a handful of fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of red chili flakes.

A final fox tip

The Double Zero flour yields a pizza dough like none other - airy, soft, and easy to digest. San Marzano tomatoes are less acidic, sweeter, and softer which gives the pizza a delightful taste. Design your own toppings with your loved ones, let your kids spread the cheese, making the experience delightfully interactive! Remember, the secret of an authentic Italian pizza is in the simplicity and freshness of its ingredients.