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Eggplant, Pesto, And Goat-cheese Pizza Recipe

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Directions

Step #1 Heat the oven to 450°.
Step #2 In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 2 1/2 tbsps of the oil over moderately high heat.
Step #3 Spice up the eggplant with the salt.
Step #4 Fry one-third of the eggplant, turning, until golden, about 10 mins.
Step #5 Remove.
Step #6 Repeat in two more batches with the remaining oil, using more if needed, & the eggplant.
Step #7 Meanwhile, oil a 14-inch pizza pan or large baking sheet.
Step #8 Press the pizza dough onto the pan in an approximately 14-inch round or 9-by-13-inch rectangle.
Step #9 Arrange the eggplant slices on the pizza crust.
Step #10 Sprinkle top the garlic & pepper over the top.
Step #11 Bake for 12 mins.
Step #12 Put the slices of goat cheese on the pizza, sprinkle with the Parmesan, & then dot with the pesto.
Step #13 Bake until the cheese begins to turn golden, about 15 mins.
Step #14 Pizza Dough: Most supermarkets carry pizza dough; look for it in the refrigerator section.
Step #15 Another possibility is to ask for it at your favorite pizza restaurant.
Step #16 Many places are willing to sell it by the lb.
Step #17 Wine Recommendation: Sauvignon blanc is a remarkably versatile wine, & it's particularly delicious with goat cheese & basil.
Step #18 Once again, northeastern Italy is the place to look for these fresh, bracing wines.
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