Pizza carcoifi

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Recipe for Traditional Pizza
Dough; shaped; ready for
Topping TOPPING
2tablespoonsTomato Topping
2ouncesFontina Cheese; shredded
5ouncesMarinated artichoke hearts
8Sun-dried tomatoes in oil
Salt and pepper
Parsley leaves; for garnish TOMATO TOPPING
1poundsTomaotes; peeled
<<<OR>>>
16ouncesCanned tomatoes
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1Onion; finely chopped
1Garlic clove; crushed
1tablespoonTomato paste
½teaspoonSugar
1tablespoonFresh basil; chopped
Salt and pepper

Directions

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Make Tomato Topping. Chop tomatoes, if using fresh. Heat oil in a medium saucepan. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover pan and simmer 30 minutes until thick. Preheat oven to 425~. Spread the dough with Tomato Topping. Sprinkle with cheese.

Drain artichokes, reserving oil. Drain tomatoes. Slice artichokes and arrange over the cheese. Chop tomatoes roughly and sprinkle over the artichokes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the reserved oil. Bake 20 minutes until dough is golden. Garnish with parsley. Source: The Pizza & Pasta Cook Book, Contributing authors: Sarah Bush and Lesley Mackly with more than 500 color illustrations