Italian Bread Pizza
15 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings
This satisfying, cheesy pizza substitute calls for a large loaf of crispy Italian bread, fresh Parmesan, crushed tomatoes and Italian seasonings like oregano, garlic and olive oil. It’s crisp and…
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, or basil or a mix of both
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 loaf Italian bread, split in half lengthwise and crossways or focaccia or Naan bread
- 1 (28 ounce) can Tuttorosso® Crushed Tomatoes with basil
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Instructions
Step one
Preheat oven to 425o F. Heat butter and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until butter is melted. Add garlic, pepper flakes and oregano; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until garlic is softened but not browned, about 2 minutes. Stir in half of parsley and salt. Remove from heat.
Step two
Place bread, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Press down on bread evenly until compressed to about 2/3rds of original height. Brush half of garlic/butter/oil mixture evenly over the surface of the bread, making sure to get bits of garlic and seasoning on each piece.
Step three
Place bread in the oven for 10-15 minutes until it becomes a light golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Step four
Add crushed tomatoes to the remaining garlic/butter/oil mixture in a small pan; stir to combine. Increase heat to medium until it boils, then reduce to simmer. Cook until reduced, about 15 minutes. Spread sauce evenly over bread.
Step five
Sprinkle ½ cup mozzarella evenly over surface of bread and return to oven for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and remaining parsley. Allow to cool slightly and serve.
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