Pasquales Favorite Pizza Topping Recipes

PASQUALE'S ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE

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.

PASQUALE'S FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING

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.

5 EASY PIZZA TOPPINGS

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.

PIZZA HOAGIES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in pizza sauce, olives, basil and oregano. Cook for 10 minutes or until heated through. , Cut 1/4 in. off the top of each roll; set aside. Carefully hollow out bottom of roll, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese inside each shell. Fill each with about 1/2 cup meat mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, gently pressing down to flatten. Replace bread tops. , Individually wrap four sandwiches tightly in foil; freeze for up to 3 months. Place remaining sandwiches on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until heated through. , To use frozen hoagies: Place foil wrapped hoagies on baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 60-70 minutes or until heated through.