Garlic Butter Crusted Margherita Pizza

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped roasted garlic or chopped garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 can Pillsbury® refrigerated classic pizza crust
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon chopped roasted garlic or chopped garlic
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil strips

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 400°F. Grease large dark or nonstick cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray; set aside.



Step 2
In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon roasted garlic and the salt. Reduce heat to medium; cook 10 to 15 minutes or until tomatoes are thickened, stirring frequently. Set aside; cool slightly.


Step 3
Unroll dough on cookie sheet. Press out dough to 15x10-inch rectangle. In small bowl, mix butter and 1 tablespoon roasted garlic. Spread over dough. Bake 7 minutes; remove from oven.


Step 4
Evenly distribute tomato mixture over partially baked crust. Top with mozzarella cheese.


Step 5
Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown. Sprinkle basil strips over pizza before serving.