Ciabatta Pizza

Name: Ciabatta Pizza
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed; 1 tablespoon water; 1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt); 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 large loaf ciabatta (1 to 1 1/2 lb), split horizontally; 8 oz smoked or fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 3 oz very thinly sliced prosciutto (Parma ham); Crushed red pepper flakes, if desired

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Prep 40 min
Total 50 min
Ingredients 15
Servings 8

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Enjoy this Italian-inspired pizza made using ciabatta loaf and Muir Glen® organic tomatoes, topped with ham and two types of cheese – a delicious dinner.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed
1 tablespoon water
1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large loaf ciabatta (1 to 1 1/2 lb), split horizontally
8 oz smoked or fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 oz very thinly sliced prosciutto (Parma ham)
Crushed red pepper flakes, if desired

Directions

1

In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until softened but not browned. Add tomatoes and sugar; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer about 25 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Set aside.
2

Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, place fresh spinach leaves and water. Cover with microwavable plastic wrap. Microwave on High 4 to 6 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly; drain. Cut up leaves.
3

Set oven control to broil. Line 2 cookie sheets with foil. In medium bowl, place onion and 1 tablespoon olive oil; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss. Place onion in single layer on 1 cookie sheet. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and begins to brown. Set aside.
4

Place ciabatta halves on second cookie sheet, cut sides up. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat about 1 minute or until very lightly browned. Spread tomato sauce evenly on ciabatta halves. Layer with mozzarella, rapini and onion. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until cheeses are melted.
5

Arrange prosciutto over cheese; sprinkle with pepper flakes.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Substitute 2 cups cooked rapini for the fresh spinach leaves .

Nutrition Information

370 Calories, 14g Total Fat, 17g Protein, 42g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 370

Calories from Fat: 130

Total Fat: 14g; 22%

Saturated Fat: 6g; 28%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 25mg; 8%

Sodium: 950mg; 40%

Potassium: 230mg; 7%

Total Carbohydrate: 42g; 14%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 11%

Sugars: 4g

Protein: 17g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%; 10%

Vitamin C: 25%; 25%

Calcium: 30%; 30%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Enjoy this Italian-inspired pizza made using ciabatta loaf and Muir Glen® organic tomatoes, topped with ham and two types of cheese – a delicious dinner.