MARGHERITA PIZZA WITH VODKA TOMATO SAUCE

Margherita Pizza with Vodka Tomato Sauce image

Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Time 40m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
1/4 cup vodka
1/4 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (1 pound) fresh pizza dough
Olive oil
10 ounces low-moisture mozzarella, sliced 1/2-inch thick
10 to 20 small basil leaves

Steps:

Heat the oven to 425 degrees F and arrange and a rack in the middle.
Heat tomatoes, vodka, and cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until bubbling and vodka smell is cooked off, about 15 minutes. Season, as desired, with salt and freshly ground black pepper and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile roll pizza dough to a 12-inch round. Drizzle olive oil on a baking sheet to coat and place dough on top. Pierce the dough in several places to prevent it from bubbling up unevenly. Spread sauce evenly over the dough. Evenly distribute mozzarella across pizza and scatter whole basil on top. Drizzle with oil and bake until cheese is melted, and underside of dough is golden brown, about 20 minutes.