Pizza with Kalamata Olives, Plum Tomatoes and Basil

1 (10oz) 12-inch prepared thin pizza crust 

3 plum tomatoes or 1 large tomato, thinly sliced

1/2 cup coarsely chopped Greek Kalamata pitted olives

1/4 cup well-drained diced pimentos 

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 

2 Tbsp of Delizia Basil extra virgin olive oil 

1 1/2 cups (6oz) shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese 

Optional toppings: 1 tsp dried oregano and 1/4 to 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 

 

Heat oven to 450*F. Place pizza crust on a cookie or baking sheet. Top with tomato slices, olives, pimiento, basil and cheese. Drizzle basil olive oil over all. Sprinkle oregano and pepper flakes over pizza, if desired. Bake 12 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cut into wedges 

6 main dish or 12 appetizer servings

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