2 . Lightly coat the baking pan with nonstick cooking spray . Roll out/
stretch the pizza dough into a 10x9-inch rectangle (to fit the pan) . Fit
into the prepared pan . Brush the outer edge of the dough with olive
oil . Carefully slide into the lower position . Bake in preheated oven for
about 6 to 8 minutes, or until dough is lightly golden .
3 . While dough is baking, put a medium skillet over medium-high heat .
Once the pan is hot, add the prosciutto . Sauté until crisp; remove
and reserve .
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4 . Add
2
of the chopped garlic to the hot pan . Sauté until fragrant, and
3
then add the tomatoes . When tomatoes just begin to soften, stir in
the arugula, about ¼ cup at a time . Cook until the arugula is wilted;
remove and reserve .
5 . In a medium bowl, mix the strained ricotta, Parmesan, remaining gar-
lic, salt and pepper until well combined . Reserve .
6 . Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the partially baked pizza
dough . Top the ricotta with the arugula mixture and then finish with
the prosciutto . Carefully slide the pan into the lower position . Bake in
preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the dough is
golden and crisp and the cheeses start to bubble and brown on top .
7 . Remove the pizza from the oven . Cut into slices and serve immedi-
ately .
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 160 (30% from fat) • carb. 19g • pro. 10g • fat 6g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 20mg
• sod. 400mg • calc. 167mg • fiber 2g
Tomato, Onion and Bacon Pizza
Makes one 12-inch pizza (8 servings)
3
slices bacon
nonstick cooking spray
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recipe Pizza Dough (page 26)
1
3
1
tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1
cup hearty pizza sauce, strained
6
ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
1
plum tomato, cut into ½-inch slices
¼
medium onion, thinly sliced
1
tablespoon thinly sliced basil leaves
1 . Line the baking pan with aluminum foil . Lay the bacon on the pre-
pared pan and slide into the upper position of the Cuisinart
Convection Toaster Oven Broiler . Set to Broil and cook for about 8
minutes, or until bacon is almost crisp . Carefully remove pan and
transfer bacon to a separate dish and reserve . Wipe pan clean and
then lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray .
2 . Preheat oven to 425°F on Pizza/Bake .
3 . Roll out/stretch dough into a 10x9-inch rectangle (to fit the pan) . Fit
into the prepared pan and brush the outer edge of the dough with
olive oil . Carefully slide pan into the lower position and bake in pre-
heated oven for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until dough is lightly golden .
4 . Spread the sauce evenly over the baked dough . Top with the cheese,
and then finish with the tomatoes, onions, bacon and basil . Carefully
slide pan into the lower position . Bake in preheated oven for about
12 to 14 minutes, or until the dough is nicely browned and the
cheese is melted and bubbling on top .
5 . Remove the pizza from the oven . Cut into slices and serve immedi-
ately .
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 200 (47% from fat) • carb. 19g • pro. 7g• fat 11g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 25mg
• sod. 330mg • calc. 3mg • fiber 3g
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