Thursday, October 9, 2008

PROSCIUTTO, PUMPKIN AND BOCCONCINI PIZZA



1 pre-made pizza crust (or your own)
1/2 lb. pumpkin, peeled and cubed
1/4 c. tomato sauce
2 oz. bocconcini cheese (or substitute goat cheese, feta, etc)
4 slices prosciutto, roughly torn
1 1/2 c. arugula leaves, roughly torn
6-8 small basil leaves, roughly torn
1 tsp. red wine vinegar

1. Make pizza dough, then leave to rise (if making own)
2. Cook pumpkin at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, or until tender
3. Spread dough onto floured surface, roll into circle, then place on baking tray
4. Top dough with tomato sauce, then add pumpkin, cheese, prosciutto, and basil
5. Bake pizza at 425 degrees for about 10 minutes, or until dough is crisp. (time will depend on individual oven)
6. Toss arugula in vinegar then serve with pizza, or on top of slices

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