Four Cheese Pizza
This classic four cheese pizza features a simple tomato base topped with a delicious blend of mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, and gorgonzola cheeses. It's a rich and satisfying vegetarian main course that's perfect for a cozy night in.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 35 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 550 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 400 gpizza dough, store-bought or homemade
sauce
- 200 gcanned crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 tspdried oregano
- 0.25 tspsalt
- 0.13 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
cheese topping
- 150 gmozzarella cheese, shredded
- 75 gprovolone cheese, shredded
- 50 gparmesan cheese, grated
- 50 ggorgonzola cheese, crumbled
garnish
- 1 tbspfresh basil, chopped(optional)
Equipment
pizza stone · rolling pin · bowl · baking sheet · cutting board · knife · oven
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Allow the pizza stone or baking sheet to heat thoroughly for a crispier crust.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper for the pizza sauce.
About 2 min
- 3
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough into your desired shape and thickness, about 10-12 inches in diameter.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: You can also stretch the dough by hand if preferred.
- 4
Carefully transfer the rolled-out pizza dough to a piece of parchment paper.
About 1 min
- 5
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Don't overload the sauce, as it can make the crust soggy.
- 6
Distribute the mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, parmesan cheese, and gorgonzola cheese evenly over the sauce.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure a good mix of all cheeses for balanced flavor.
- 7
Carefully slide the pizza with the parchment paper onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
- 8
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Keep an eye on the pizza, as oven temperatures can vary.
- 9
Remove the pizza from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board.
- 10
Garnish with fresh basil, if using, then slice and serve immediately.
About 1 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 549.5kcal
- Protein
- 28.5g
- Carbs
- 54.5g
- Fat
- 23.6g
- Fibre
- 2.7g
- Sugar
- 5.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store any leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in an oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5-10 minutes, or until warmed through and crispy.
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