If you can't get enough of Rome's famous Spaghetti Carbonara, then we have a sneaking suspicion you'll love this extra cheesy pizza version. Keep it simple wit a side of peppery arugula dressed with olive oil and lemon juice to cut the richness of the pie!
If you choose to make the accompanying garlic-chili oil, use the remainder for a punchy smashed cucumber salad, to top eggs, or to finish roasted vegetables.
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Ingredients :
FOR CHILI OIL (OPTIONAL)
- 1 1/2 tbsp.
crushed red chili flakes
- 1
garlic clove, grated
- 1/2 c.
extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp.
Kosher salt
FOR PIZZA
- 3
slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1
(9-oz) ball store-bought pizza dough
all-purpose flour, for peel, pan, or cutting board
- 1 c.
freshly shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 c.
freshly grated parmesan
- 1
large egg
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions :
- Step 1For chili oil (optional): Combine chili flakes and garlic in a medium heatproof bowl. In a small pot over medium heat, heat oil until hot but not yet smoking, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour over chili flake mixture, stir, and set aside.
- Step 2Preheat oven to 500° and place a baking sheet in the middle rack.
- Step 3In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until mostly crisp but still slightly bendable. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Step 4Stretch or roll pizza dough into an 10” to 11” round, and place on a well-floured pizza peel, cutting board, or upside-down baking sheet. (You will be using this to transfer your pizza to your preheated baking sheet. Make sure your crust is moving freely and not sticking anywhere.)
- Step 5Top your dough with an even layer of mozzarella and parmesan, avoiding the very center (to allow room for an egg) and a 1” border around the outside for crust. Scatter cooked bacon all over pizza.
- Step 6Remove hot baking sheet from oven and carefully transfer prepared pizza onto it.
- Step 7Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, until golden and melty, then carefully crack egg into the center of the pizza. (You can also crack the egg into a small bowl and pour it onto the pizza.) Return pizza to oven and bake until egg white is set but yolk is still runny, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Step 8Season egg with salt and pepper, and drizzle chili oil on finished pie. Break into yolk and drizzle all over pizza.
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