Paige Harris This iowatalian pizza combines all of the Midwestern ingredients you know and love into a delicious Italian classic perfect for date night.
There is no happiness in this life without pizza.
Okay, that’s not entirely true. But you know that after a long, hard week, there’s nothing better than a big slice of delicious pizza.
And you don’t have to “blow your diet” for it, either. You can make your own delicious creation right at home without any of the processed cheese sauce or overly greasy meats.
I packed this iowatalian pizza full of indulgent Midwestern toppings. But first, I made sure to have a solid base. I chose to use Wewalka’s European Bakery Style Flatbread for the crust. That’s right: I used a real freaking pizza crust, made with wheat flour, water, and palm oil.
While many of my recipes feature gluten-free options, sometimes there’s nothing better — or easier — than having a prepackaged, already-on-parchment option. Wewalka is always my go-to for that. (No sponsorship here by the way, just speaking the truth.)
I also grabbed a thirty cent can of tomato sauce from Hy-Vee and mixed in my own spices to make a quick and CHEAP flavorful sauce.
And since the crust and homemade sauce were so easy, I made sure to splurge a little on the toppings. To make this pizza Midwest-AF, we used white cheddar cheese curds in addition to a few thin slices of provolone. And for meat, I chose a no-nitrate prosciutto. It may cost a bit extra, but it’s so worth it.
I always try and get at least one green thing on my plate, so I also ripped up a few pieces of organic Tuscan kale from Trader Joe’s. The key to making your kale not gross? Massage it in olive oil. It breaks down the fibers in the leaves and eliminates that bitter taste!
Once you get all of the toppings on, this beauty will be yours in 20 minutes or less.
And if you want to add a little sweetness, take Jordan’s recommendation and drizzle your slice with some Mike’s Hot Honey. Although I prefer some red pepper flakes, myself!
What’s your favorite pizza topping? Let me know in a comment down below!
Iowatalian Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 Wewalka Flatbread Extra Thin & Crispy Crust
- 1 15 oz can of That's Smart! tomato sauce or similar sauce with no added sugars
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 6 slices ultra-thin provolone
- ~4 oz white cheddar cheese curds
- ~1.5 oz prosciutto
- 2 handfuls kale massaged in olive oil
- salt & pepper for garnish
- red pepper flakes for garnish
- Mike's Hot Honey for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F and flip a baking sheet upside down.
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Unroll your Wewalka pizza crust on top of the sheet, leaving the parchment paper beneath it.
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Mix the garlic powder, onion powder, basil, and oregano into the can of tomato sauce and spread it onto the crust. You may have a little bit left over, but that's okay!
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Add the slices of provolone cheese.
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Slice the prosciutto into small bites and sprinkle it onto the pizza along with crumbled cheese curds.
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Massage a few handfuls of kale in a tsp or so of olive oil and finish the pizza with it.
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Place in the oven and bake for 14-18 minutes, or until the crust is crispy enough for your liking.
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Wait 5 minutes before slicing, topping with garnishes, and eating!
