MARGHERITA PIZZA WITH ARUGULA

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Categories     Cheese     Leafy Green     Tomato     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Arugula     Summer     Healthy     Fontina     Self

Yield Makes topping for 8 individual pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (25 oz) crushed plum tomatoes
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh garlic
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups grated lowfat Romano
1 1/2 cups grated lowfat fontina
6 cups roughly chopped arugula
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Grilled Pizza Crust

Steps:

  • To make sauce, combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, and 1 tbsp oil in a medium-sized bowl. Stir well and set aside for up to 1 hour. Mix cheeses together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine arugula, remaining 2 tbsp oil, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Make crust. While second side of each crust is grilling, spread 1/8 cheese mixture over cooked side of each crust; dollop each with1/3 cup sauce. (Do not spread.) Top with arugula. Rotate 3 to 4 minutes until bottom is golden brown.

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