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Pizza

Reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD

Prep time: about 25 minutes

What you need:

  • 1 12" pizza base (a large Boboli shell is excellent)
  • 1 14-oz. can chopped tomatoes
  • fresh basil leaves, sliced finely
  • 2 or 3 pieces of prosciutto or Parma ham, sliced very thinly (you can find it at the deli counter)
  • 4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil

What to do:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius).
  2. Place the pizza base on a baking sheet and spread it with a layer of tomato.
  3. Sprinkle the basil over the tomato.
  4. Tear the prosciutto or Parma ham into small pieces and lay the pieces over the pizza. Sprinkle the pizza with the feta cheese.
  5. Drizzle the olive oil over the pizza.
  6. Cook in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the cheese browns and bubbles.
  7. Cut into 8 slices, share, and enjoy!

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

  • 484 calories
  • 24g protein
  • 19g fat
  • 58g carbohydrate
  • 0g fiber
  • 38mg cholesterol
  • 1765mg sodium
  • 350mg calcium
  • 2.1mg iron

Serves: 4

Serving size: 2 slices

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Suggestions:
Experiment with other toppings on your pizza: olives, peppers, broccoli, avocado, and whatever else you like!

Reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD
Date reviewed: November 2015