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Serves: 2-4
- 1 cauliflower head, chopped into florets
- 1 egg
- 16 oz fresh mozzarella, divided
- ¼ cup fresh Parmesan (more for topping)
- ½ large onion, diced
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- splash dry red wine
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 1½ tsp dried oregano, divided
- 1 tsp dried basil, divided
- ½ tsp dried parsley, divided
- ½ tsp fresh ground pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1-2 bay leaves
- pepperonis
- fresh basil
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Process cauliflower into a powder-like consistency.
- Transfer to a small bowl and heat in microwave for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a towel to dry out.
- Squeeze out excess water/moisture and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add egg, 8 oz mozzarella, Parmesan, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp oregano, ½ tsp basil, ¼ tsp parsley and combine well.
- Roll out into a round pizza shape on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake 15-20 minutes or until desired crispiness.
- Meanwhile prepare sauce. Add olive oil to a medium sized saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté for several minutes.
- Add tomato sauce, paste and red wine. Bring to boil.
- Stir in the rest of seasoning. Turn down to simmer.
- Simmer for 30 minutes stirring frequently.
- Remove pizza crust from oven and pour sauce over (after removing bay leaves).
- Top with mozzarella and pepperonis.
- Bake 10-12 more minutes.
- Top with Parmesan and fresh basil.
Recipe by Cuisine & Cocktails at https://www.cuisineandcocktails.com/1322-2/
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