PIZZA FRITTA WITH TOMATO SAUCE OR HONEY

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Pizza Fritta with Tomato Sauce or Honey image

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, for sauce
12 ounces crushed tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, cut into chunks
Salt
Fresh basil, torn
Freshly grated pecorino cheese (sheep's milk cheese), for serving
1 pound fresh pizza dough or frozen pizza dough, thawed
Extra-virgin olive oil, for frying
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat up extra-virgin olive oil for the tomato sauce. Add the crushed tomatoes, garlic, salt and basil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 8 equal parts. Stretch and flatten out each piece with your hands to create little pizzas.
  • In a large pan, heat the extra-virgin olive oil on high heat. Gently place each piece of dough in the hot oil and cook for about a minute on each side. Once the dough is puffy and golden brown on both sides, remove them from the pan and place on a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
  • Remove any raw garlic, if desired, from the tomato sauce and spoon sauce onto the fried dough. Top with freshly grated pecorino cheese, and serve immediately.
  • For a sweet version: drizzle honey on the fried dough, and serve hot.

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