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Low-Fat Basil Pizza





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Makes 4 servings

Compared with its role model, a trimmed-down cheese may have only a few grams less fat per ounce. But if you cook with cheese by the cupful, this can make a difference. Reduced-fat cheese contains at least 25 percent less fat than regular. Light cheese contains one-third fewer calories or 50 percent less fat. Low-fat cheese must have no more than 3 grams of fat per ounce. Part-skim mozzarella cheese has 26 percent less fat.

 1 can (10 oz.) refrigerated pizza crust dough
 1/3 cup tomato paste
 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
 2 tablespoons drained capers
 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded low-fat, reduced-fat, light, or part-skim mozzarella, jack, or Swiss cheese
 1/4 cup grated parmesan or sap sago cheese
 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup slivered fresh basil leaves
 1/2 teaspoon hot chili flakes
Step 1
1

Unfold dough. In a lightly oiled 12- to 14-inch pizza pan or on a 14- by 17-inch baking sheet, pat dough into a 12-inch-wide round with a slightly thicker 1/2-inch-wide rim.

Step 2
2

Bake crust on lowest rack in a 425° oven until lightly browned on the bottom, 6 to 8 minutes (5 to 6 minutes in a convection oven).

Step 3
3

In a bowl, combine tomato paste, 2 tablespoons water, and oregano.

Step 4
4

Spread tomato mixture over crust, but not rim. Sprinkle with capers. Drop shredded mozzarella cheese in clusters onto tomato mixture, then sprinkle with parmesan.

Step 5
5

Return pizza to lowest oven rack and bake until mozzarella softens, about 3 minutes (2 minutes in a convection oven). Scatter basil leaves and chili flakes over pizza.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 370Calories from Fat 29
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%

Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 4mg2%
Sodium 900mg38%
Total Carbohydrate 47g16%

Dietary Fiber 4.8g20%
Protein 15g30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.