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Clam Pizza Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pre-made pizza crust
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped clams
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste

Special equipment needed:
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
- Pizza cutter

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Place pizza crust on pizza stone or baking sheet.
3. Spread tomato sauce evenly over crust.
4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over sauce.
5. Spread chopped clams over cheese.
6. Sprinkle minced garlic over clams.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
9. Remove from oven and sprinkle chopped parsley and basil over pizza.
10. Slice and serve hot.


Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10-12 minutes
Temperature:
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Serving size:
Makes one 12-inch pizza, serves 2-4 people.

Nutritional information:
Calories: 450
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Protein: 20g
Sodium: 900mg

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pre-made pizza crust can be substituted with homemade pizza crust.
- Tomato sauce can be substituted with pesto or Alfredo sauce.
- Shredded mozzarella cheese can be substituted with any type of cheese.
- Chopped clams can be substituted with canned clams or other seafood.

Variations:
- Add sliced mushrooms, onions, or bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
- Substitute chopped clams with shrimp or crab meat.
- Use a cauliflower crust for a gluten-free option.

Tips and tricks:
- Drain excess liquid from chopped clams before placing on pizza.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
- Preheat pizza stone or baking sheet before placing pizza crust on it for a crispy crust.

Storage instructions:
Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
Reheat leftover pizza in the oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
Serve pizza on a wooden board or pizza tray for a rustic look.

Garnishes:
Garnish with additional chopped parsley and basil.

Pairings:
Pair with a crisp white wine or a cold beer.

Suggested side dishes:
Serve with a side salad or garlic bread.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If crust is not crispy enough, preheat pizza stone or baking sheet before placing pizza crust on it.
- If pizza is too watery, drain excess liquid from chopped clams before placing on pizza.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure clams are fully cooked before placing on pizza.
- Store leftover pizza in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.

Food history:
Clam pizza originated in New Haven, Connecticut in the 1960s.

Flavor profiles:
Savory, salty, and slightly briny.

Serving suggestions:
Serve hot and enjoy as a main dish or appetizer.

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Taste: Savory, Tangy, Cheesy, Salty, Umami