Margherita Pizza with Vodka Tomato Sauce

Recipe courtesy Aida Mollenkamp

Show: Ask AidaEpisode: Pizza

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (7)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(7)

Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 to 12 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
1/4 cup vodka
1/4 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (1 pound) fresh pizza dough
Olive oil
10 ounces low-moisture mozzarella, sliced 1/2-inch thick
10 to 20 small basil leaves

Directions

Heat the oven to 425 degrees F and arrange and a rack in the middle.

Heat tomatoes, vodka, and cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until bubbling and vodka smell is cooked off, about 15 minutes. Season, as desired, with salt and freshly ground black pepper and set aside to cool.

Meanwhile roll pizza dough to a 12-inch round. Drizzle olive oil on a baking sheet to coat and place dough on top. Pierce the dough in several places to prevent it from bubbling up unevenly. Spread sauce evenly over the dough. Evenly distribute mozzarella across pizza and scatter whole basil on top. Drizzle with oil and bake until cheese is melted, and underside of dough is golden brown, about 20 minutes.

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recipe Margherita Pizza with Vodka Tomato Sauce
Christina Glenville, NY 07-05-2009
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Fabulous!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This pizza was amazing! You really do have to let the sauce simmer for a little longer then 15 minutes, but it was definitely... something I will make again! Read more
recipe Margherita Pizza with Vodka Tomato Sauce
Nancy Tabernacle, NJ 06-16-2009
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Yummy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this pizza tonight and used light cream to make the sauce - I thought it came out a little runny - so cooked it down... some before spreading. (After reading some of the reviews - thought it helped with soggy middle.) We used a ball of pizza dough from the grocery and my home grown basil. Pair this with a fresh salad and you have a great dinner!Read more
recipe Margherita Pizza with Vodka Tomato Sauce
alexandra pooler, GA 04-26-2009
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margherita pizza
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Absolutely wonderful tasting and as fresh and pure as a pizza can taste! I, too, had a problem with sogginess of the middle... crust and generally overall but I think it can be corrected by simply draining the juices from the canned tomatoes. The 1/4 cup of vodka will compensate for that. I can't wait to make this pizza again for my family, and this from a gal who grew up on deep dish Chicago style pizza! I have a new favorite, thanks to Aida! Read more
recipe Margherita Pizza with Vodka Tomato Sauce
Amanda Mt.Pleasant, MI 04-01-2009
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Amazing, First time pizza maker!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Loved it! I used the 50 cent Jiffy pizza mix and it tasted great. Made it again a couple days later and used different... toppings and added garlic and garlic powder to the dough. The second time I put it in a pie pan for deep dish style. Thanks Aida it's a keeper!Read more
recipe Margherita Pizza with Vodka Tomato Sauce
Liz Wilsonville, OR 03-03-2009
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Delicious Pizza
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I followed the directions exactly and used a whole wheat pizza dough from Trader Joes. The pizza tasted and looked great,... however, the top of the pizza under the melted cheese was a little soggy from the vodka cream sauce, which I allowed to cool to room temperature before spreading on the pizza. Did anyone else experience this problem, or have an idea on how to correct it? I would like to make it again. The bottom of the crust was nice and crisp.Read more
recipe Margherita Pizza with Vodka Tomato Sauce
Tatiana Bristow, VA 02-25-2009
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Easy and tasty!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We loved the sauce! It was super easy to make. I would even use these sauce on other pasta dishes! I also used lowfat... cream to make the sauce more healthy, turned out great!Read more