Pepperonata Pizza Food

PEPERONATA SAUCE

Steps:

• Broil 5 assorted bell peppers and 8 cored plum tomatoes, turning, until charred, 15 minutes; let cool. Peel the peppers and cut into strips; peel and chop the tomatoes. Cook 3 sliced garlic cloves in 3 tablespoons olive oil in a pot over medium heat until beginning to brown, 3 minutes. Add the roasted peppers, tomatoes and any collected juices, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until saucy, 15 minutes. Toss with 12 ounces cooked fusilli, adding up to 1/2 cup pasta-cooking water to loosen the sauce. Off the heat, stir in 1/2 cup torn basil and season with salt and pepper. Serve with drizzled olive oil.

PEPERONATA

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and bay leaves and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft, about 6 minutes. Add the tomato paste, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, until the tomato paste turns brick red, about 5 minutes.
• Add the bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Add the wine and 1 cup water, increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and simmer until the peppers are very soft, about 30 more minutes.
• Uncover, increase the heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated, 20 to 25 more minutes. Remove the bay leaves. Stir in the basil and balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper.

PEPPERONATA PIZZA

Steps:

• Place a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet in oven. Preheat oven to 500°F (leave stone in oven as it heats).
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Addshallots, garlic, and bell peppers; reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 20 minutes or until very tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in chopped oregano, vinegar, and salt.
• Roll White Wheat Pizza Dough into a 13-inch circle on a piece of parchment paper. Top evenly with bell pepper mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top evenly with olives, cheese, and tomatoes. Brush 1 1/2 teaspoons oil on edge of dough. Transfer pizza (still on parchment) onto hot pizza stone. Bake at 500°F for 13 minutes or until crust is browned and cheese melts. Sprinkle with oregano leaves, if desired. Cut into 8 wedges.

PEPERONATA

Steps:

• Cook 3 sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat, 1 minute. Add 1 pound stemmed baby bell peppers. Cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. Cover and cook 10 minutes. Season with salt; top with chopped oregano.

PEPERONATA

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions, bell peppers and rosemary and sauté until onions and bell pepper are very tender, about 40 minutes. Mix in vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

PEPPERONATA PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F.
• Place the peppers in a roasting tin and sprinkle over the oil and season. Roast for 20 minutes.
• Spread the pizza topping over the pizza bases evenly. Arrange the cheese on top.
• Scatter over the peppers, capers and olives.
• Sprinkle over the oregano.
• Bake for 12 minutes or until golden and crisp.