Saturday, June 5, 2010

Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Basil Pizza





(use your favorite whole wheat crust)
fresh Mozzarella cheese (the wet kind)
4-5 ripe Roma tomatoes
jar of pesto
1/4-1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Slivered red onion (optional)

Make your favorite whole wheat pizza dough and bake as directed. (This is my favorite). I usually bake it for 6-7 minutes then add the toppings and bake until cheese is melted. Spread pesto onto the crust, be generous but don't over do it. Just a thin layer will do. Then cover with sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, I sliced my ball into 1/8 " thick slices and covered the pizza with them. It's fine if there are gaps, just lay it on there. Then slice the FRESH tomatoes as thinly as you can and layer them on just like you would with pepperonis, you can layer it two to three thick and cover it. lightly salt and pepper tomatoes then sprinkle with shredded parm. If you are a red onion lover add some at this point. Bake until melted and get ready for heaven.

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