Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese Pizza with Basil Vinaigrette
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
55 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
758 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese Pizza with Basil Vinaigrette
Description
The pizza begins by roasting a whole head of garlic drizzled with olive oil until soft and caramelized. The cloves are mashed with olive oil, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes to make a smooth roasted garlic sauce. The pizza dough is stretched out and topped with a combination of this sauce and a basil vinaigrette, followed by shredded mozzarella and rich goat cheese.
Cooking at a high temperature on a preheated pizza stone crisps the crust and melts the cheeses perfectly. The goat cheese adds creamy, tangy notes with herb and garlic accents, complementing the mellow roasted garlic flavor. Fresh basil and red pepper flakes are added after baking to finish the pizza with fresh herbal aroma and subtle heat.
This pizza works well as a main dish for dinner or a special lunch, providing a balanced mix of savory cheeses and roasted garlic without overwhelming heaviness. The basil vinaigrette lends a bright contrast to the creamy toppings, rounding out the flavors.
While homemade pizza dough is recommended for best texture, good-quality store-bought dough can be used as a convenient alternative.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- ⅓ cup roasted garlic sauce recipe below
- ⅓ cup basil vinaigrette
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 4 ounces goat cheese Montchevre brand Garlic & Herb
- basil for serving
- red pepper flakes for serving
For the Roasted Garlic Sauce
- 4-5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 head garlic
- 1 lemon zested
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F.
- Trim the top of the head of garlic to expose the tops of the garlic cloves. Place the head of garlic on a piece of aluminum foil and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Wrap the head of garlic up in the foil and transfer to the oven to roast for 40 minutes. Once soft, remove the head of garlic from the oven and carefully pop out the individual garlic cloves into a bowl. Add the remaining olive oil, lemon zest and red pepper flakes. Mash the mixture together with a fork and use as needed for the pizza.
- Increase oven temperature to 500 degrees and place your pizza stone in the oven to heat up.
- Stretch out your pizza dough using your hands in a circular motion, then lay it on a flat surface and flatten it out using a rolling pin. If you have a pizza peel, sprinkle some flour on it and place the stretched out dough on the peel.
- Once your dough is flat and ready to be heated, use a spoon to spread the pizza sauce and basil vinaigrette all around the dough leaving a little bit for the crust. Top with the mozzarella and goat cheese
- Pop your pizza peel in the oven and slide it over the stone for 12-14 minutes, until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted. After the pizza is cooked, pull out the pizza and sprinkle with basil, salt, and red pepper flakes. Cut into 6-8 slices and serve immediately
Notes
- Homemade pizza dough gives the best crust texture, but quality store-bought dough works well if pressed for time.
- Roast the whole garlic head until cloves are very soft to create a smooth, mellow roasted garlic sauce.
- Use a pizza stone preheated at a high temperature for a crispy crust and well-melted cheese.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 758 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 758kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1282mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 752IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 343mg | 34% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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