Creamypizzasauceandtopping Recipes

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, Mix together tomato sauce and tomato paste until smooth. Stir in oregano, garlic and paprika.

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• Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute carrots and bell peppers, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic and saute to desired softness, about 5 minutes.
• Add tomato paste to the pot and distribute evenly. Pour in red wine and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze; reduce heat to low. Add diced tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Blend the red sauce to desired thickness using an immersion blender or food processor. Simmer further for enhanced flavor, at least 1 hour, or until ready to use.

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• Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth - make sure there are no tofu bits visible.
• Spread the mixture on a 16" (approx) pizza crust of your choice. Whole grain crust is healthiest.
• Top with your favorite toppings such as mushrooms, black olives, chopped artichoke hearts, baby spinach, etc.
• If you wish you can sprinkle a little parmesan or other grated cheese on top as well.
• Bake like regular pizza - I use a 400 degree oven until hot in center, about 12 minute.
• Notes: Silken tofu is the kind that comes in the aseptic shelf-stable boxes. As a variation, you can use chopped frozen spinach that is thawed and squeezed dry in place of basil.

Steps:

• Chill bowl and beaters in the freezer for at least 5 minutes.
• Whip cream until soft peaks form.
• Add sugar and vanilla.
• Whip mixture until stiff peaks form.
• Recipe makes enough to cover a 9" pie.

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• Crushed Tomato Sauce
• In a bowl, stir together all the ingredients, starting with 1/2 teaspoon salt and adding more to taste. S tore in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• Herb Oil
• In a bowl, whisk together all the ingredients. Let sit at room temperature for 2 hours before using.
• Spicy Oil
• In a saucepan, combine the olive oil, paprika, chile flakes, and garlic and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 30 minutes. S train the oil into a jar, add the salt, and let cool completely. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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• Prepare Texas toast according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook sausage, onion and green pepper over medium-high heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Add chopped pepperoni; cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in soup, milk and tomatoes; heat through., Place six 10-oz. broiler-safe bowls or ramekins on a baking sheet. Ladle with soup; top each with 1 toast, 2 slices cheese and 3 pepperoni slices; sprinkle with Parmesan. Broil 4 in. from heat until cheese is melted.