KICKIN' HAWAIIAN PIZZA

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Isn't it about time for a fun new twist on your usual pizza? Pineapple adds pizzazz and honey lends a touch of sweetness to the sauce in this wonderful Hawaiian pizza recipe. Give it a try today! -John Weakland, Springfield, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 pieces.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup roasted sweet red peppers
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons dried minced garlic
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tubes (13.8 ounces each) refrigerated pizza crust
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup shredded Romano cheese, divided
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained

Steps:

For sauce, place the first 10 ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a small saucepan; heat through., Meanwhile, press pizza dough into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; build up edges slightly and seal seam. Bake at 425° for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned., Spread 1-3/4 cups sauce over crust (refrigerate remaining sauce for another use). Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup Romano; top with pepperoni, pineapple and remaining cheeses., Bake for 14-18 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 860mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.