Best Pasquales Favorite Pizza Topping Recipes

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PASQUALE'S FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING



Pasquale's Favorite Pizza Topping image

The pizza stone we bought came with recipes. This is one of them. I haven't tried it yet, but it looks really, really good!

Provided by msbelle

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 2 13-inch pizzas, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup romano cheese
1 garlic clove, thinly-sliced vertically
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 lb mozzarella cheese, grated
2 (28 ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes, chopped and drained well

Steps:

  • In a large, deep frypan, lightly brown garlic in oil--do not burn. Discard garlic.
  • Add crumbled sausage, onion and fennel to oil in frypan and saute over medium-high heat till sausage is browned.
  • Drain all liquid from pan.
  • Add well-drained tomatoes, 1/4-cup cheese, oregano, basil and salt.
  • Simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 25 minutes.
  • Spoon half of topping onto each shell (pizza crust) using slotted spoon.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Bake at 450-475 degrees for 20-25 minutes or till crust is crisp and brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.2, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 73.2, Sodium 1772.3, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 6.6, Protein 29.6

5 EASY PIZZA TOPPINGS



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Knock up a quick dough base then choose one of these exciting toppings for an easy homemade Italian feast

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 29

1 pizza base, ready-made or from 300g bread mix
75g basil pesto
75g mushroom, sliced
handful cherry tomatoes, halved
100g ham, chopped
handful rocket
75g passata
1 green pepper, deseeded and sliced
handful parsley, roughly chopped
100g mozzarella, torn
1 red chilli, sliced
40g pepperoni, sliced
2 big handfuls spinach
75g basil pesto
50g green olives, halved
50g sundried tomatoes, sliced
100g soft goat's cheese
200g ricotta
400g can artichoke heart, drained
50g black olives, halved
6 rashers streaky bacon
200g lean beef mince
1 red onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp olive oil
75g passata
handful cherry tomatoes, halved
100g mozzarella, torn
basil leaves, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • To make your own base: Make up 300g bread mix following pack instructions. Don't rise or knead - just roll into a rough 30cm circle on a baking sheet. Or you can buy a ready-made pizza base from the supermarket. Top using suggestions below.
  • To bake your pizza: Heat oven to 240C/220C fan/gas 8, add one of the toppings suggested below then bake for 15-20 mins until crisp.
  • Ham, mushroom & rocket with pesto: Spread your base with the pesto. Top with ham, mushrooms, tomatoes and some seasoning. Bake as above then top with a handful of rocket.
  • Spicy pepperoni & pepper: Spread your base with passata. Top with pepperoni, chilli, green pepper and mozzarella. Season, bake as above. Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Italian goat's cheese & veggie special: Put spinach into a colander, pour over a kettle of boiling water to wilt, then squeeze out any excess. Spread base with pesto. Top with the spinach, cheese, olives and tomatoes. Season, then bake as above.
  • Crispy bacon, artichoke & ricotta: Spread your base with ricotta. Scatter over artichokes, olives and bacon. Season and bake as above.
  • Beef, basil, tomato & mozzarella: Fry mince with onion and garlic in olive oil over a high heat for 5 mins until browned. Spread passata over your base. Top with mince mixture, tomatoes and mozzarella. Season and bake as per above. Sprinkle with some basil leaves and serve.

PASQUALE'S ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE



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This is a great basic tomato sauce that is excellent in many Italian recipes. Depending on what and who you are serving this to you can add hot pepper flakes to taste.

Provided by Kermit in Huntsville

Categories     Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces olive oil
1 onion (large chopped)
4 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
10 ounces tomato paste
6 ounces red wine
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot and cook onion, garlic and seasonings for 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste, wine and butter.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes till sauce is fairly thick, and once the golden oil floats on top you know it is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.9, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 1467, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 23.3, Protein 5.1

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