Page 15 - Gears and Ears October 2013

Recipe of the Month

Sausage Lovers’ Grilled Pizza

This is the ultimate summer pizza, topped with lots of grated
summer squash and piquant peperoncini, along with sausage.

1. 1 pound summer squash (about 2), grated on the large holes
of a box grater
2. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning

3. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing

4. One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained

5. Pinch of sugar
© John Kernick
6. One 1-pound ball of pizza dough, thawed if frozen • ACTIVE: 30 MIN

7. One 8-ounce ball fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced • TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN

8. 2 cooked sausages from Mixed Grill, thinly sliced • SERVINGS: makes

9. 4 peperoncini, stemmed and thinly sliced one 14-inch pizza

10.Basil leaves, for garnish

1. Light a grill. In a colander set over a medium bowl, toss the squash with the 1/2
teaspoon of salt; let stand for 15 minutes, then squeeze out the excess liquid.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil until shimmering. Add
the squash and cook over moderately high heat just until golden in spots, 3
minutes.

3. In a food processor, pulse the tomatoes until almost smooth; season the tomato
sauce with salt and the sugar.

4. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the pizza dough to a 1/4-inch-thick round
or oval. Brush the dough with olive oil and oil the hot grill grate. Drape the dough,
oiled side down, onto the hot grate. Grill over moderate heat until marks appear on
the bottom and the dough is slightly firm and puffed, about 3 minutes. Turn the
dough over onto a cookie sheet and brush with olive oil. Spread the tomato sauce
over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Scatter the squash over the pizza and top
with the sliced mozzarella cheese and sausages.

5. Slide the pizza back onto the grill. Cover the grill and cook until the crust is done
and the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Transfer the pizza to a platter, garnish
with the peperoncini and basil and serve.

Suggested Pairing -Bold southern Italian reds are a good match for sausage. Look
for a concentrated, berry-rich bottle from Puglia.