Mena's Prosciutto and Basil Pizza
Description
This simple yet extremely flavorful pizza, topped with prosciutto and basil, makes a great change from the ordinary.
Ingredients
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2 ounces prosciutto, chopped
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1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
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1 refrigerated pizza crust
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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3 1/2 tablespoons water
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon white sugar
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1 pinch salt
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2 large cloves garlic, minced
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1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
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8 leaves basil - stacked, rolled into a cigar shape, and thinly sliced
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
2
Place prosciutto in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
3
Lightly oil a pizza pan, baking sheet, or baking stone. Press pizza dough out onto the pan, spreading to the edges, but avoiding pulling the dough apart.
4
Combine tomato paste, water, oregano, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Spread an even layer over the dough. Reserve remaining mixture for use on another pizza. Sprinkle minced garlic over the sauce. Sprinkle 1/2 of the mozzarella on top, then the fried prosciutto, then the rest of the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle sliced basil leaves over pizza.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese and crust are lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Let pizza cool for 3 to 4 minutes, slice, and serve.