Garlic Bread Pizza

Looking for a fun, easy twist on homemade pizza? Skip the dough and use frozen garlic bread instead. Crusts will never be thrown out again.



Garlic Bread Pizza
Ingredients

PIZZA SAUCE

  • 1 (28-oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 tsp. (or more) kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar (optional)

GARLIC BREAD PIZZA

  • 1 (10-oz) loaf frozen garlic bread, halved lengthwise if needed
  • 1 c. shredded mozzarella
  • 14 pepperoni slices
  • 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions

    PIZZA SAUCE
    Step 1
    In a blender or food processor, purée tomatoes until mostly smooth.
    Step 2
    In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until darkened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add puréed tomatoes and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce is thickened and reduced by about one-third, 20 to 25 minutes. Taste and season with salt and granulated sugar for sweetness, if needed. Let cool to room temperature.
    Step 3
    Make Ahead: Pizza sauce can be made 5 days ahead. Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container and refrigerate, or freeze up to 1 month.
    GARLIC BREAD PIZZA
    Step 1
    Preheat oven to 425°. On a large baking sheet, arrange bread halves garlic side up.
    Step 2
    Bake bread until warmed through and crisp on the sides and bottom, 9 to 11 minutes.
    Step 3
    Spread each garlic bread half with 1/4 cup pizza sauce. Top with mozzarella, then pepperoni and Parmesan.
    Step 4
    Heat broiler. Broil bread until cheese is bubbling and browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
    Step 5
    Top with red pepper flakes, if using. Slice and serve.

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