Paulie’s Pizza: The Focaccia That’ll Make You Forget Domino’s Exists

Pizza is like a best friend—always there when you need it, no questions asked. But not all pizzas are created equal. No, my friend. Some are next-level, best-night-of-your-life, write-home-to-mom-about-it good—and that’s what we’re making today.

Freshly baked focaccia pizza with golden crust, rich tomato sauce, melted cheese, and fresh basil.

Step 1: Focaccia, The Crispy-Fluffy MVP

You need focaccia bread—a pizza crust that doesn’t just hold toppings, it ELEVATES them. It’s crispy on the edges, soft on the inside, and honestly, you could eat it plain and still feel like royalty.

Step 2: The Sauce You’d Bathe In

Blend up canned tomatoes, fresh basil, and garlic until it tastes like you flew to Italy and seduced a chef for his secret recipe.

Step 3: Cheese, Meat, & Drama

Top your focaccia with fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, and Genoa salami, and let them meld together in the oven like a perfectly crafted heist team.

Step 4: Bake, Drizzle, & Flex

Bake until everything is golden, bubbly, and slightly crispy. Once out of the oven, drizzle with olive oil and toss on some arugula—because fancy.

Take a bite. Realize this is the best pizza you’ve ever made. Proceed to text everyone you know. Thank Atomic Golf in Las Vegas :)