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Pizza began as a small savory pie sold by vendors on the streets of Naples. The popular Margherita Pizza was named for Queen Margherita of Savoy. As the legend goes, the queen was staying in Naples and was curious about this strange dish. She requested a local chef to make her a pizza; he created a tomato, basil and mozzarella cheese combination in her honor. The preparation of the various ingredients can give each member of your family a special task.
Ingredients:
- 1 Large Prepared Pizza Crust
- 1/4 Cup Pesto (recipe follows)
- 1 Large Tomato, Thinly Sliced
- 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 2 Tablespoons Pine Nuts
- 1/4 Cup Slivered Sun-dried Tomatoes (recipe follows, too)
Directions:
Spread the Pesto on the pizza crust. Top with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese. Place the fresh tomato slices evenly over the cheese. Sprinkle with the sun-dried tomatoes and the pine nuts, and top with the remaining cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
To Make the Pesto:
- 2 Cloves of Garlic
- 1 cup Basil, Chopped
- 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoons Pine Nuts or Walnuts
Place the garlic in a food processor or blender, and process until minced. Add all other ingredients to the garlic, and process until pureed. Refrigerate, covered, for 2-3 days, or freeze until ready to use.
To Make the Sun-Dried Tomatoes:
- 8 Roma Tomatoes
Cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise. Place them in a circle on 8 pieces of paper toweling. Dry in the microwave for 45 minutes at 30% power. Turn every 10 minutes. Continue to dry at 30% power, 10 minutes at a time, until most of the moisture is removed. Store in a cool dry place in a covered container.
Important Note: Adult supervision and participation is required for this activity.
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