You’ll never order Pizza again after trying this recipe

It’s easy to make—and ten times more delicious

Some pizza chains cover up bland crust with sugary sauce, crummy cheese, and cheap meats. This pie is based on a recipe from Pasquale Cozzolino, head chef at Ribalta in New York City.

It uses fresh ingredients—and you can inhale half of it for a mere 450 calories. It’s so good you won’t miss the greasy pepperoni slices at all.

How to Make Homemade Pizza

What You’ll Need:

6 cups flour2 1/4 cups cold water½ tsp dry yeast½ Tbsp salt¼ cup marinara sauce2 oz sliced mozzarella1 tsp extra virgin olive oilFresh basil leaves

How to Make It:

1. Put 2 1/4 cups of cold water into a big bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast; gradually stir in 3 cups flour.

2. In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 tablespoon salt into 3 more cups of flour. Then gradually stir this flour into your flour-water mix. Use your hands to mix the dough well, about 5 minutes. Let it rest, covered, for a half hour. (Go make a salad or something.)

3. Cut the dough in fourths. Freeze three portions (wrap each one in plastic) and thaw when a craving hits.

4. Preheat the oven to 500°F. On a baking sheet, roll the dough into a 9-inch circle. Top with 1/4 cup sauce, 2 ounces sliced mozzarella, some fresh basil leaves, and 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil. Bake until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.

Feeds 2

Per serving: 450 calories, 15g protein, 73g carbs (3g fiber), 9g fat