Why these flavors work
Vodka and sauce share 35 flavor compounds, the molecular overlap behind why they sit well together. See the comparison →
By the same chemistry, vodka also goes with vermouth.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 2 of 5 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Mozzarella Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 85 |
| Pizza | not in our table | 0 |
| Vodka | not in our table | 0 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 11 oz. pizza dough
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3/4 cup vodka sauce
- 8 oz. mozzarella, sliced
- 1/4 cup pesto
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Spread out pizza dough onto a pizza stone or pizza pan. Spread olive oil over crust and cook 8 minutes with just the crust.
Remove from oven and top with vodka sauce and sliced mozzarella and cook an additional 8-10 minutes.
Swirl with pesto sauce and serve warm!
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