Mini Pizzas with Arugula, Peppers, and Prosciutto

You can find pizza dough at many supermarkets. If you have to buy more than the 3/4 pound needed for this recipe, you can freeze the leftover dough.


Mini Pizzas with Arugula, Peppers, and Prosciutto


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Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: Yields twelve mini pizzas
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Ingredients
 
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  • 5  teaspoons  extra-virgin olive oilOn Sale
  • 3/4  pound  pizza dough, preferably whole wheat, thawed if frozenOn Sale
  • 1    14-1/2 ounce can whole tomatoes, drainedOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  dried oreganoOn Sale
  • 1  large  clove garlic, choppedOn Sale
  •     Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepperOn Sale
  • 2  cups  lightly packed arugula, choppedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  thinly sliced roasted red peppers (rinsed if jarred)On Sale
  • 1-1/2  ounces  thinly sliced prosciutto di Parma, cut into thin strips (about 1/2 cup)On Sale
  • 1  cup  1 cup grated part-skim mozzarellaOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  freshly grated Parmigiano-ReggianoOn Sale
  •     Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Lightly coat a large bowl with 1 teaspoon of the oil. Put the dough in the bowl, cover loosely, and let sit at room temperature until supple and relaxed, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
2.
Position racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and heat the oven to 475 degrees F. Meanwhile, put the tomatoes, oregano, garlic, 2 teaspoons of the oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a food processor; pulse to make a chunky sauce.
3.
Lightly oil 2 baking sheets with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Divide the dough into quarters. Divide each quarter into 3 equal parts; you'll have twelve 1-ounce pieces of dough. (Alternatively, use a scale to divide the dough.) Shape each piece of dough into a 3-inch round and put on the baking sheets.
4.
Spread about 1 scant tablespoon of the sauce over each dough round, leaving a little border around the edge for the crust. Top each with a mound of arugula, then some strips of pepper and prosciutto. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmigiano on top.
5.
Bake until the cheese is bubbling and the crust is browned, 12 to 14 minutes, rotating and swapping the pans' positions about halfway through for even baking. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes (if using) and serve.

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