Focaccia Pizza With Zucchini, Tomatoes And Arugula
Indulge in the fresh flavors of summer with this vibrant and delicious Zucchini and Cherry Tomato Pizza. The crust, topped with a homemade tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and thinly sliced zucchini, bakes to perfection in the oven, creating a crispy base for the burst of cherry tomatoes. A sprinkle of pizza seasoning and a handful of peppery arugula add the finishing touch to this amazing pizza. Perfect for sharing with loved ones on a warm evening or any gathering.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) crushed tomatoes, drained
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- All-purpose flour for dusting
- 1 batch pizza dough (see related recipe at left)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 10 to 15 cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp. pizza seasoning
- Arugula for garnish
Instructions
- Forty-five minutes to 1 hour before cooking, build a small fire in an outdoor pizza oven according to the manufacturer’s instructions; let the temperature reach 475°F. Alternatively, 1 hour before cooking, place a pizza stone in an indoor oven and preheat to 475°F.
- In a bowl, stir together the crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic and the 1 Tbs. olive oil to a form sauce.
- On a floured work surface, roll out the dough into a 9 1/2-by-11-inch rectangle, 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, dusting with flour as needed. Transfer to a floured pizza peel. Top the dough with 1/2 cup of the sauce (reserve the remaining sauce for another use) and sprinkle with the cheese. Arrange the zucchini slices and cherry tomatoes on top.
- Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated stone in the oven. Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted, 13 to 15 minutes. Transfer the pizza to a cutting board. Sprinkle with the pizza seasoning, drizzle with olive oil and garnish with arugula. Cut the pizza into squares and serve immediately. Serves 8.
- Williams-Sonoma Kitchen.
Yield
Serves 8.
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