Melenzane Pizza Recipe
Our traditional tomato sauce topped with ricotta, grilled eggplant and fresh basil, drizzled with pesto
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Pizza Toppings
Method
Preparing the Sauce
- 1
- 2
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Add the dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar.
- 3
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assembling the Pizza
- 4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
- 5
Prepare the Pizza Dough
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
- 6
Spread the Sauce
Spread a generous portion of the prepared tomato sauce over the rolled-out pizza dough.
- 7
Add Ricotta and Eggplant
Dollop spoonfuls of ricotta cheese evenly across the pizza, then layer the grilled eggplant slices on top.
- 8
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the assembled pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Once cooked, remove the pizza from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with pesto before slicing and serving.
