Sun Dried Tomato Pizza Recipes

THE ONLY PIZZA YOU'LL EVER WANT AGAIN: CHICKEN, SUN DRIED TOMATO, BROCCOLI, RICOTTA, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
• On a 12-inch nonstick pizza pan, stretch out your dough and form the pizza crust. Drizzle 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil on crust and spread it with a pastry brush over the dough to the edges. Sprinkle crust with 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
• In a small covered saucepan, bring 2 inches water to a boil. Separate broccoli tops into florets, discarding lower stalks or reserving for soup. Salt water and add broccoli florets. Cook covered 3 to 5 minutes. Drain broccoli and set on cutting board. Chop broccoli florets into small pieces.
• Heat a small nonstick pan over medium high to high heat. Add oil, cracked garlic and chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Brown chicken breast cut for stir-fry or tenders until lightly golden all over, 3 to 5 minutes. Chop sauteed chicken and garlic on a cutting board into small pieces.
• To assemble pizza, dot crust with chopped broccoli bits and cooked chopped chicken. Dot crust with spoonfuls of ricotta and spread ricotta gently with the back of your spoon. Add sliced sun-dried tomatoes, scattering them around the pizza to the edges. Complete the assembly with a thin layer of shredded mozzarella, about 1 cup. Place pizza in oven on middle rack and lower heat to 450 degrees F. Bake 12 minutes, until cheese is deep golden in color and crust is brown and crisp at the edges. Remove pizza from the oven and let stand 5 minutes. Top with lots of torn or shredded basil. Cut pizza into 8 slices using pizza wheel and serve.

CARAMELIZED ONION & SUN-DRIED TOMATO PIZZA

Steps:

• In medium bowl, cover dried tomatoes with boiling water and soak until soft, about 45 minutes (soaking could take more or less time, depending on size of tomatoes and drying process).
• Remove from bowl, squeeze out excess liquid. If desired, reserve liquid for another use.
• Now, heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and reduce heat to medium-low.
• Sauté until slightly softened,a bout 5 minutes; sprinkle salt and pepper.
• Continue to sauté until a rich golden brown color, about 20 minutes.
• Add whole garlic cloves during last 10 minutes so they caramelize, keeping separate from onions when stirring.
• Heat oven as needed to bake pizza for crust.
• Place tomatoes, caramelized garlic, 1 tablespoon oil and some salt & pepper in a processor.
• Pulse just until mixture is pureed but has texture. Spread cooled onions on crust and press down with hand.
• Spread tomato mixture on top; press lightly and sprinkle with oregano.
• Spread mozzarella all around, then Parmesan and some extra pepper.
• Bake 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and topping is hot.
• Remove from oven and place on cutting board. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

ARTICHOKE SUN-DRIED TOMATO PIZZA

Steps:

• Mix water with yeast and sugar in a large mixing bowl, set aside for 5 minutes to let it bloom.
• Add the garlic, oil, salt and herbs.
• Add about 1 1/2-2 cups flour, mix well.
• Pour onto a floured board, add remaining flour as needed, knead for about 5 minutes (this dough is really soft).
• Cover with the mixing bowl.
• Let rise about 20-30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
• Punch dough down, knead on lightly floured board, set aside.
• Coat your pizza pan with olive oil.
• Place the dough in pan, roll out in pan.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Spoon and spread the dough with the sauce.
• Sprinkle with the herbs and seasonings.
• Decorate with the artichokes, olives, onions, black olives,.
• and sundried tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with the cheese.
• Cook until bottom in golden, spray crust with the cooking spray, broil for about 1 minute to melt cheese and make it bubbly.
• Let stand 2 minutes, cut and enjoy.
• FYI, you can also make this pizza with some chopped, drained and defrosted spinach instead of the artichoke hearts and it is just as fantabulous.