Welcome to the world of flavors with our delightful recipe for pizzettas topped with an aromatic olive tapenade and the tangy goodness of pecorino cheese! These individual-sized pizzas are a feast for the senses, combining the rustic charm of Mediterranean cuisine with the convenience of a quick and easy meal. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of Italy with every bite.
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PIZZETTAS WITH OLIVE TAPENADE AND PECORINO CHEESE
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Stir the garlic into the tapenade. Cut the dough rounds into 4 pieces (1 1/2-ounce pieces) and roll those out to 1/8-inch (if possible, roll out to desired thickness by using a pasta machine). Cover the top of the rolled out dough with olive paste and garlic mixture. Drizzle each pizzetta with olive oil. Sprinkle the thyme and salt and pepper on top. Lay the pecorino on top of pizzetta.
- Place the pizzettas onto a lightly floured baking sheet. Bake them for 15 minutes or until light brown (a cracker like thinness and texture). Let cool for about 10 minutes, and serve.
BAKED OLIVE TAPENADE-CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
Transform a package of cream cheese into something extra special with ready-to-use olive tapenade. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes for a tasty olive tapenade appetizer.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories European
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Place block of cream cheese in shallow baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- Top with tapenade.
- Bake 15 min.
- Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g
SPAGHETTI WITH PECORINO ROMANO AND BLACK PEPPER
Categories Pasta Vegetarian Quick & Easy Parmesan Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Toast peppercorns in a dry small skillet over moderately high heat, swirling skillet, until fragrant and peppercorns begin to jump, 2 to 3 minutes. Coarsely crush peppercorns with a mortar and pestle or wrap in a kitchen towel and press on peppercorns with bottom of a heavy skillet.
- Cook spaghetti in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
- Fill a large glass or ceramic bowl with some hot water to warm bowl. Just before spaghetti is finished cooking, drain bowl but do not dry.
- Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain pasta quickly in a colander (do not shake off excess water) and add to warm pasta bowl. Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese and 3 tablespoons cooking water evenly over spaghetti and toss quickly. If pasta seems dry, toss with some additional cooking water.
- Divide pasta among 4 plates, then sprinkle with pepper and 2 tablespoons cheese (total). Serve immediately with additional cheese on the side.
PASTA WITH KALAMATA OLIVE TAPENADE, FETA, AND CHOPPED TOMATO
Tapenade paired with an aromatic paste of briny Greek black olives with sweet pieces of ripe tomato and small cubes of the eastern Mediterranean's pungent Greek sheep's milk cheese makes up this luscious dish. You'll can find Kalamata olives sold by weight in the deli cases of well-stocked supermarkets, as well as in jars. Some may be found already pitted. Substitute any other brine-cured Mediterranean olives you like. Serve with spaghetti, linguine, tagliatelle, or other medium-width strands or ribbons. One you won't want to miss!
Provided by FoodieFanatic
Categories Greek
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a lg. pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta to the water, and cook until al dente, following the suggested cooking time on the box.
- While the pasta cooks, put the olives, olive oil, garlic, parsley, capers, lemon juice, and oregano in a food processor fitted with the metal blade.
- Turning the machine on and off rapidly, pulse the ingredients a few times, then scrape down the work bowl, and process continuously until the mixture forms a coarse but uniform paste.
- As soon as the pasta is done, drain it, and immediately toss with the tapenade, and 1/2 of the Feta and 1/2 of the tomatoes.
- Top with the remaining Feta and tomatoes, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1483.1, Fat 106, SaturatedFat 28.4, Cholesterol 101.2, Sodium 2617.4, Carbohydrate 104.2, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 9.6, Protein 33.7
OLIVE TAPENADE AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI
A good-quality jarred tapenade -- a salty olive paste -- makes these hors d'oeuvres a breeze to put together.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine tapenade, thyme leaves, walnuts, and currants. Spread 1 to 2 teaspoons goat cheese onto each crostini. Place 1 to 2 teaspoons olive mixture on top, and garnish each with thyme tips. Serve.
INDIVIDUAL PIZZAS WITH PECORINO, ARUGULA, AND TOMATOES
Bake up pies that rival your local pizzeria's when you keep an easily made Whole Wheat Pizza Dough on hand.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Turn a large baking sheet upside down; rub with oil. Using your hands, crush tomatoes into a pulp in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Spread crushed tomatoes on pizza shells; sprinkle with red-pepper flakes. Bake until crusts are golden, 18 to 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, toss arugula with Pecorino; top pizzas with salad. Drizzle with vinegar and, if desired, oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g
PIZZETTAS
These cute,delicious pizzettas tastes light and crisp and is made with a base that does not need time-consuming kneading or rising.
Provided by babiegirl
Time 55m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200'C (400'F/Gas 6). Sieve the flour and salt into a mixing nowl and then make a well in the centre of the mixture.
- Pour the milk and oil into the well.Mix with a wooden spoon until the flour and liquids start to come together and form a soft dough.
- Lightly dust a work top and your hands with flour. Tip the dough out of the bowl and knead it for about 1 minute to form a smooth ball.
- Dust 2 baking sheets with flour. Divide the dough into 4 smaller balls, Using a rolling pin, roll wach piece into a 15cm(6 inch)circle.
- Carefully place 2 dough bases on each baking sheet.
- Top each base tith 1-2 tablespoons of the Tomato Sauce.
- Using the back of a spoon, spread the tomato in an even layer almostto the edge of the pizza base. Slice the mozzerella ball into 8-12 pieces.
- Add the mozzerella and any other toppings. Top with the cheddar cheese. Bake the pizzas for 10 minutes or until the base has risen and the top is golden.
Tips:
- To make a flavorful olive tapenade, use a variety of olives, such as Kalamata, Castelvetrano, and Niçoise.
- For a richer tapenade, add some anchovies or capers.
- If you don't have tapenade on hand, you can substitute pesto or sun-dried tomato spread.
- Use a good quality pecorino cheese for the best flavor.
- If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil. Just be sure to use less, as dried basil is more concentrated.
- Serve the pizzettas immediately after they are baked, while the cheese is still melted and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Pizzettas with olive tapenade and pecorino cheese are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are also a great way to use up leftover pizza dough. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that everyone will enjoy.
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