Matzah Pizza Alla Vodka
Matzah Pizza Alla Vodka is the best thing to happen to Passover since, well, regular matzah pizza! The adult-friendly meal pairs perfectly with four glasses of wine.
Ingredients
For Vodka Sauce
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ⅛ tsp chili pepper flakes optional
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ¼ cup vodka or more!
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crush or diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream you can add more too if you want it creamier!
- 2 tbsps shredded Paramsean plus more for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Pizza
- 2 pieces matzah
- 2 tbsps butter melted
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and prep a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- First, make the sauce. You can make this ahead of time too.
- Heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and chili pepper flakes and saute for one minute until fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes until the color deepens.
- The add the vodka to deglaze the pan. Lower heat to medium low and simmer until it reduces by half.
- The add in the tomatoes and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Whisk in cream and simmer another minute or two until thick and combined. Then stir in Parmesan, season with salt and pepper to taste and puree in a food processor until smooth.
- To make the pizza, brush melted butter on matzah. Bake on a parchment lined baking sheet for 5 minutes to crisp up. This helps prevent soggy matzah pizza.
- Spread sauce over matzah (just a thin layer, too much sauce will make it soggy) and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and gooey. Top with fresh basil and more Parmesan and eat!
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