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Goat Cheese Arugula Pizza - No Red Sauce!

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"This pesto-based pizza is an amazingly simple and delicious variation to your regular pizza. Adapted from a pizza idea at a popular Neapolitan pizza restaurant in Washington DC, it'll take minutes to make and will disappear in even less time!" — collmarie

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1 unbaked pizza crust
6 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
3 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) package seasoned goat cheese

2 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup fresh arugula
1 teaspoon olive oil

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Directions

Preheat oven according to pizza package instructions.
Dab pesto onto the center of the pizza base, and spread toward the outer edges. Cut the goat cheese into thin coins, and spread or crumble across the pizza. Arrange tomato slices over goat cheese. Sprinkle with garlic. Brush the crust edges lightly with olive oil.
Place pizza directly on preheated oven rack. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the crust edges are golden.
After taking pizza out of the oven, allow to cool for a few minutes so that the cheese has time to set. After a couple of minutes, cover the pizza with a few handfuls of arugula. Cut, serve, and enjoy!

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 22, 2009

This was delicious! I mixed two cups of arugula with some lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh ground pepper before chopping it up as the topping so it's less messy to cut and eat. YUM! Very savory recipe.

—LydiaKate7

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 09, 2012

This was ok- made it for a quick late dinner. I only had regular goat cheese and a crappy pillsbury crust, so that probably affected my end result. I might try again with better crust and the seasoned goat cheese (if I can find it).

—BECKERJ

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May 22, 2008

This pizza was DELICIOUS! We absolutely loved it! I actually used spinach because that is all I had on hand, and it went wonderfully with the goat cheese! And the tomatoes were an excellent touch. I will definitely save this recipe and make it over and over again!!

—Ness

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Jul 29, 2011

This was DELICIOUS! I used a classic pesto recipe on top of a homemade unbaked crust, then a creamy cottage cheese in place of goat cheese (How much better it could be with the goat cheese!) and then grape tomatoes sliced thin. THEN, I sauteed the arugula (2 or 3 cups) in some olive oil and butter and placed that on top of the pizza before baking it. It was so good. Had leftovers for lunch today. I can't wait to make this again with goat cheese!

—Eric Laurie

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Jul 01, 2011

This was simply fabulous! I also chopped the arugula and tossed it with a little olive oil, lemon juice and pepper. I also only used about 2 oz. goat cheese and sprinkled it over the pizza to save a few calories. It was wonderful and I will definitely make this again. Thanks!

—QuimbyDog

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Sep 10, 2008

I LOVE arugula, goat cheese and garlic. Followed it EXACTLY with phenomenal results!!!! Will make again and again. Very easy gourmet recipe.

—pinkypink

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May 21, 2011

Family fav we make again & again.

—Lainie

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Jun 18, 2011

Overall a tasty recipe. I took the advice of someone else by cutting up my greens and tossing them in lemon & pepper before putting on pizza. Definitely think that added something extra. Would try homemade pizza dough next time. Not the fault of the recipe but the pre-made crust was certainly lacking.

—tincantina

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Nutrition

Calories
266 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
19.6 g
6%

Cholesterol
26 mg
9%

Fat
15.7 g
24%

Fiber
1.1 g
5%

Protein
11.7 g
23%

Sodium
475 mg
19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Goat Cheese Arugula Pizza - No Red Sauce!

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 266
Calories from Fat: 141

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.7g 24 %
Saturated Fat 7.4g 37 %
Cholesterol 26mg 9 %
Sodium 475mg 19 %
** Potassium 146mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 19.6g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 5 %
Protein 11.7g 23 %
** Sugars 3.3g
Vitamin A 16 %
Vitamin C 7 %
Calcium 22 %
Iron 19 %
** Thiamin 4 %
** Niacin 13 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
** Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 5 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.