Watercress and Pancetta Ciabatta Pizza

Watercress and pancetta ciabatta pizza

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 1 large ciabatta loaf
• 1 tin of tomatoes
• 2 shallots
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 8 slices smoked pancetta
• 250g mozzarella sliced
• 20g watercress
• Salt and pepper

Method

• Make a quick tomato sauce by finely chopping the shallot and garlic then fry them in the olive oil for 3-4 minutes.
  
• Add the tinned tomatoes, sugar, smoked paprika and seasoning. Place over a medium heat for 15 - 20 minutes until reduced and resembling a thick paste.
• Cut the ciabatta in half lengthways and place on a baking tray. Spread the tomato sauce over the cut side of the ciabatta. Then lay the slices of smoked pancetta and mozzarella on top.
• Place in the oven for 20 minutes until the mozzarella is golden brown.
• Lay the watercress on top of the mozzarella and serve with a simple tomato salad.

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