All the fun of pizza, without all the hassle of making dough. This is the perfect pizza to share with friends on a Friday night. Let everyone eat the whole ciabatta with their favorite toppings. Serve with a big crunchy green salad.
timing
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Serve
Four
material
- 1 loaf of ciabatta bread
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 250g mozzarella cheese
- 1 handful of fresh basil leaves
For tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 can of chopped tomatoes (400g)
Plate (optional)
- A few chilli flakes
- 1 handful of black olives
- Anchovies (in a jar or can)
- Artichokes in a jar
- Sun-dried tomatoes in a jar
Method
- To make the sauce, add the olive oil and garlic to a frying pan and saute for a few minutes over medium-low heat until fragrant. Add the canned tomatoes. Fill the can about a quarter full with water, stirring to release any remaining tomatoes. Pour into the pan. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until thickened.
- Meanwhile, prepare the ciabatta and toppings: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Cut the ciabatta in half lengthwise. Place on a tray and cook cut-side down for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly golden. Then flip and cook cut-side up for another 1 to 2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Taste the tomato sauce and spoon it over the ciabatta. Sprinkle with oregano, tear into pieces of mozzarella, and season with a little salt and pepper. Add your desired toppings and grill for 3-5 minutes (everyone’s grill is different so keep an eye on it) until the mozzarella is melted and lightly golden. Serve sprinkled with basil leaves and your desired toppings.
Recipe from Real Healthy: Easy Everyday Recipes for a Healthy Diet by Melissa Hemsley (£26, Ebury)
