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Carbonara Pizza with Crispy Pancetta

This carbonara-inspired white pizza is topped with homemade carbonara cream sauce, crispy pancetta, mozzarella, and plenty of freshly cracked black pepper. It's an easy, satisfying twist on two Italian favorites.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 people
Calories 869 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces prepared pizza dough room temperature
  • 3 ounces diced pancetta
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • ⅓ cup finely grated Pecorino Romano
  • 3 Tablespoons heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper plus more for finishing
  • ¾ cup low-moisture mozzarella shredded
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil for the crust
  • Flour as needed for shaping

Instructions
 

  • Heat your oven to 500℉ or as hot as it will go. Once the oven is preheated, add an empty sheet pan and let it heat up for at least 5 minutes while you prepare the ingredients.
  • Add 3 ounces diced pancetta to a skillet over medium heat and cook until the fat renders and the pieces begin to crisp, about 4–5 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together 2 large egg yolks, ⅓ cup finely grated Pecorino Romano, 3 Tablespoons heavy cream, 1 Tablespoon of the rendered pancetta fat, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  • Sprinkle the pizza dough with flour, then stretch it into a roughly 12-inch round. Brush the outer edge lightly with olive oil. Transfer to the hot pan and bake for 4 minutes, just until the surface begins to set.
  • Remove the crust from the oven. Spread the carbonara mixture in a thin, even layer, leaving a ½-inch border around the edge. Scatter ¾ cup low-moisture mozzarella over the top, then top with the crispy pancetta.
  • Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 5–7 minutes, until the crust is deeply golden and the cheese is bubbling.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven and top it with more freshly cracked black pepper. Slice and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 869kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 293mg | Sodium: 1817mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 932IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 511mg | Iron: 5mg
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