Vodka Pizza Recipe
Vodka sauce is not just for pasta! Wait until you try it on pizza!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 1/4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 can whole peeled tomatoes (28 ounces), roughly broken by hand
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup vodka
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 ball of pizza dough (about 12-16 ounces)
- 16 ounces fresh mozzarella torn into chunks and drained
- A handful of fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in the heavy cream and vodka, and simmer for 7 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- If using store-bought dough, let it come to room temperature. On a lightly floured surface, gently stretch the dough into a roughly 12-inch circle, 1/4-inch thick.
- Preheat your oven to 500°F. Place the dough on a pizza pan or baking sheet. Spread about 3/4 cup of the vodka sauce over the dough, leaving a small border. Top with the torn mozzarella. Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the pizza and place it in the oven.
- Bake for 8 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the crust is lightly browned. Scatter the basil leaves on top for garnish. Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 856kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 34gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 30gSodium: 1494mgFiber: 3g
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