Step 1

Pizza dough: follow the easy no-knead pizza recipe to prepare the dough. It takes 5 minutes of prep time and 1 hour of proofing time. When the dough has doubled in size, start making the veggie topping.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 240°C/465°F and place the rack on the lowest position. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the sliced vegetables without overlapping; season with salt, pepper, and spray or drizzle a little olive oil. A good pinch of oregano is optional.

Step 3

Bake for about 20 minutes, until they're golden. I leave the baking sheet on the lowest shelf for 15 minutes, and I move it closer to the broil for the last 5 minutes. But keep an eye on them because they might burn easily.

Step 4

Shape the dough: while the veggies are in the oven, prepare 2 parchment paper sheets. Using a spatula, divide the dough by pouring half of it onto each sheet (you'll find all the tips and video here). Sprinkle some flour over and, starting from the center, gently press it out with your fingers to get approx 2 13-inch round pizza (or you can make a whole large pizza without diving the dough).

Step 5

Remove the veggies from the oven, but don't turn it off. Place a pizza stone or a large baking sheet on the lowest rack instead and preheat for at least 10-15 minutes to make a nice pizza crust.

Step 6

Topping: Scatter the diced mozzarella, the vegetables and the cherry tomatoes over the pizza. Season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle with oregano.

Step 7

Bake: Slide the pizza onto the pizza stone or onto the hot baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden and crusty. Each oven is different, keep an eye on it (e.g. in a forced fan oven it will take about 8-10 minutes). Repeat for the second pizza.

Step 8

Serve warm, top with a handful of fresh arugula, some fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy.