RECIPES FOR THE CRUST

  • HEY MARGHERITA PINSA

    It is a classic for a reason...

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    INGREDIENTS

      2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
      1 clove fresh garlic, minced
      1 (28 oz) can San Marzano peeled tomatoes
      1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
      1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonaded
      ½ cup yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
      8 oz fresh mozzarella, cubed (at room temp)
      1/3 cup shredded Parmigiano Reggiano
      1 12" oval Pinsaci pinsa
      (MAKES 6 SERVINGS)

    STEPS

    1. Preheat oven to 500 F.2. Saute minced garlic in 1 Tbs EVOO over medium heat in saucepan.3. Drain canned tomatoes, add to sauted garlic and oil, and use potato masher to break them up. Let simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.

    • 4. Add 1 tsp Italian seasoning and a pinch of chiffonaded basil to sauce, stir, and continue to let simmer over low for 5 minutes, remove from heat.5. OPTIONAL - For extra crisp pinsa, put pinsa into 500 Foven for 3 minutes, then remove.6. Next, apply thin layer of chunky tomato sauce to crust.7. Spread mozzarella cubes, then Parmigiano Reggiano, and finally tomato halves.8. Place directly on top rack in 500 F oven for 5 minutes for prebaked crust, or 8 to 10 minutes for unbaked crust.9. Remove from oven, drizzle lightly with EVOO and sprinkle remaining chiffonaded basil.10. Enjoy!

  • PARTHENON PINSA

    18 year Traditional Balsamic Vinegar sends this one over the moon...

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    INGREDIENTS

      3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
      1 clove garlic, minced
      ½ large red onion, sliced thin ½ yellow pepper, sliced thin 2 teaspoons sea salt
      ½ cup assorted Greek olives, sliced thin 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled (at room temp)
      3 Tablespoons 18 Year Traditional
      Balsamic Vinegar
      1 9" round Pinsaci pinsa
      (MAKES 6 SERVINGS)

    STEPS

    1. Preheat oven to 500 F.2. Saute minced garlic, red onion, and peppers in 2 Tbs EVOO over medium low heat in saucepan until softened, stirring frequently (about 8 minutes).Remove from heat.3. Brush crust with thin layer of EVOO and sprinkle lightly with sea salt.

    • 4. OPTIONAL - For extra crisp pinsa, put oiled and salted pinsa into 500 F oven for 4 minutes, then remove.5. Next, spread onion and pepper mixture to crust, then sprinkle feta and olives.6. Place directly on top rack in 500 F oven for 5 minutes for prebaked crust, or 8 to 10 minutes for unbaked crust.7. Remove from oven, drizzle lightly with balsamic vinegar.8. Enjoy!

  • BB&T (BACON, BASIL & TOMATO)

    Savory bacon and Italian soulmates Basil and tomato pair up for a fuulsome bite with a little EVOO and mozzarella

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    INGREDIENTS

      3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
      2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
      1(28 oz) can San Marzano peeled tomatoes
      2 teaspoons sea salt
      1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonaded
      1 cup yellow, orange, red cherry tomatoes, halved
      1/4 lb bacon, uncooked, cut into 1 inch pieces
      8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced thin (at room temp)
      1 12" oval Pinsa ci pinsa
      (MAKES 6 SERVINGS)

    STEPS

    1. Preheat oven to 500 F.2. Saute minced garlic in 2 Tbs EV00 over medium heat in saucepan.3. Drain canned tomatoes, add to sauted garlic and oil, and use potato masher to break them up. Let simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.

    • 4. Add 1 tsp salt and 1/8 cup chiffonaded basil to sauce, stir, and continue to let simmer over low for 5 minutes, remove from heat.5. Brush crust with thin layer of EVOO and sprinkle lightly with sea salt.6. OPTIONAL - For extra crisp pinsa, put oiled and salted pinsa into 500 F oven for 4 minutes, then remove.7. Next, apply thin layer of chunky tomato sauce to crust.8. Spread mozzarella slices, then tomato halves, and finally bacon pieces.9. Place directly on top rack in 500 F oven for 5 minutes for prebaked crust, or 8 to 10 minutes for unbaked crust.10. Remove from oven, drizzle lightly with EVOO and sprinkle remaining chiffonaded basil.11. Enjoy!