Clam Pizza

Method

• Step-by-step Method for Clam Pizza
• Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F).
• Drain canned clams thoroughly and set aside.
• Place tomato sauce in a small bowl.
• Add minced garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes to the tomato sauce, stir to combine.
• Thinly slice onions, mushrooms, and bell peppers.
• Chop bacon into small pieces.
• Grate or slice mozzarella cheese as needed.
• Roll out pizza dough to desired thickness on a floured surface.
• Drizzle olive oil over the pizza dough and spread evenly.
• Spread the seasoned tomato sauce evenly onto the dough, leaving a border for the crust.
• Evenly distribute the drained clams over the sauced dough.
• Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the clams and sauce.
• Arrange sliced onions, mushrooms, and bell peppers over the cheese.
• Distribute chopped bacon evenly across the pizza.
• Place the pizza in the oven on a baking tray or preheated pizza stone.
• Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
• Remove pizza from oven and let cool for 3 minutes.
• Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley before slicing.
• Serve immediately, optionally garnish with extra red pepper flakes or fresh basil.
• For plating: serve slices on a wooden board or large plate, add a wedge of lemon for brightness if desired.