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Hand-tossed pizza topped with baked eggs, melted mozzarella cheese, black olives, and fresh arugula on a golden crispy crust

Hand Tossed Pizza with Eggs and Arugula

This golden, egg-finished pizza bakes up crisp and bubbly with soft yolks that melt into a luxurious sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb store-bought pizza dough brought to room temperature for easy rolling
  • All-purpose flour used generously to prevent sticking
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil divided, extra virgin preferred
  • 1 cup pizza or marinara sauce room temperature for easy spreading
  • 3 cups shredded Italian blend cheese freshly shredded melts best
  • ¾ cup pitted Kalamata olives roughly chopped for even distribution
  • 6 large eggs cracked individually to avoid shells
  • 1 cup fresh arugula washed and dried thoroughly

Equipment

  • 1 12-inch pizza pan Essential for achieving a crisp, evenly baked crust
  • 1 Rolling pin Helps roll the dough into an even round
  • 1 Fork Used to prick the dough and prevent bubbling
  • 1 Pastry brush Makes brushing olive oil onto the crust quick and even

Method
 

  1. Lightly spray a 12-inch pizza pan and place it in the oven while preheating to 500°F.
  2. Dust a clean surface with flour and roll the dough into a wide 12-inch round.
  3. Carefully remove the hot pan and stretch the dough across it, pressing gently to the edges. Prick the surface with a fork, brush lightly with some olive oil, spread sauce evenly, scatter cheese and olives, then crack the eggs over the top, spacing them apart.
  4. Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake until the crust turns deeply golden and the egg whites are set, about 8–10 minutes.
  5. Finish with a handful of arugula and drizzle with the remaining olive oil before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 320gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 42gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 395mgSodium: 1650mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 28mg

Notes

This is the kind of dinner that feels special without any extra effort—warm crust, bubbling cheese, and eggs that break into pure comfort.

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