Pizza Broccoli

Recipe for Pizza with Broccoli in the topping.

Ingredients for Pizza Broccoli:

• 1 lb (450 g) pizza dough  (See Pizza Dough Recipe)
• 1 lb Pizzaiola tomato sauce
• ½ lb (225 g) chopped broccoli
• 3 oz  (84 g) ricotta cheese
• 3 oz (84 g) cheddar cheese – grated
• 3 oz (84 g) mozzarella cheese –  shredded
• 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese – grated

Method for Pizza Broccoli:

1. Prepare the Pizza Dough.
2. Make the pizzaiola tomato sauce. After about 20 minutes of  simmering, add the chopped broccoli and allow it to cook through.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the ricotta cheese.
4. Spread the broccoli mix over the pizza base, leaving about ½” of the outer edge uncovered.
5. Sprinkle with the cheddar and mozzarella cheese and then the grated parmesan.
6. Bake as described under Pizza Dough.

Makes one large pizza. If smaller pizzas are required, divide the dough into small lumps, roll into balls and leave to rise separately.