Positano Pizza Sandwiches Recipes

POSITANO PIZZAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
• Pierce each tomato with the tip of a pairing knife. On a small straight sides baking sheet toss together the tomatoes, olive oil, salt, garlic and basil. Toss to coat and roast for 30 minutes or until the tomatoes are beginning to blister. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
• Turn the oven up to 425ºF.
• On a lightly floured board, roll out the pizza dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Using a cookie cutter or the tip of a sharp knife cut 6 -5 inch hearts and place them on a straight sided baking sheet. Bake the heart for about 12 minutes or until lightly puffed and beginning to brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Split the hearts in half through the equator like you are making a sandwich. Divide the mozzarella and tomatoes evenly over the cut side of the bottom half. Sprinkle evenly with the parmesan and top with the other half of the dough. Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden. Serve warm drizzled with more olive oil if desired.

POSITANO PIZZAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Pierce each tomato with the tip of a pairing knife. On a small baking sheet, combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Toss to coat. Roast until the tomatoes begin to blister, 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
• On a lightly floured board, roll out the pizza dough to a 1/4-inch thickness. With a cookie cutter or the tip of a sharp knife, cut out six 5-inch hearts. Transfer to a baking sheet, and bake until lightly puffed and starting to brown, 12 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• Slice the hearts in half horizontally, like a sandwich bun. Divide the mozzarella and the roasted tomato mixture among the bottom halves, and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Cover with the top halves. Brush the tops with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and sprinkle with the oregano.
• Bake until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden, 5 minutes. Serve warm, drizzled with additional olive oil if desired.