Seafood Primavera Pasta Pizza
Submitted by bjstarla
A crispy vermicelli-Parmesan crust topped with mixed seafood, broccoli, mushrooms, and a rich sherry cream sauce under bubbly mozzarella. Part pasta, part pizza, all comfort.
YIELD
1 pizzaPREP
10 minCOOK
1 hrsREADY
1 hrsCan’t decide between pasta and pizza? This recipe says you don’t have to choose.
The crust is made from vermicelli tossed with butter, Parmesan, garlic salt, and beaten eggs, then baked until it sets into a firm, golden base with crispy edges.
On top goes a sauté of mixed seafood with broccoli, mushrooms, bell pepper, and scallions, all folded into a custard-like sauce made from half-and-half, egg yolks, more Parmesan, and a splash of dry sherry.
A blanket of mozzarella gets broiled until golden and bubbly, and you’ve got something truly unique on the table.
Chef’s Tips
- Bake the pasta crust until fully set before adding the topping so it holds its shape when you slice it
- Build a rim around the edge of the crust to keep the sauce and filling from spilling over
- Stir the cream sauce constantly over medium-low heat so the egg yolks thicken without scrambling
- Let the finished pizza rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting so the layers hold together cleanly
Ingredients
Directions
Cook vermicelli to desired doneness as directed on package.
Drain; keep warm.
Heat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
In large bowl, combine hot vermicelli, ¼ cup melted butter, ½ cup Parmesan and 1½ teaspoon garlic salt; mix well.
Fold in 3 eggs. Spread mixture evenly in spray-coated pan, forming a rim around edge.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until set.
In medium saucepan using wire whisk, beat half and half and 4 egg yolks until well blended.
Cook over medium-low heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly.
Add 1 cup Parmesan cheese, sherry, ⅛ teaspoon garlic salt and pepper; cook and stir until mixture thickens.
Remove from heat; cover and set aside.
Melt 2 tablespoon butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onions, bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Add vegetables and mushrooms; cook and stir 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Add seafood to skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes or just until seafood becomes opaque.
Fold sauce into seafood mixture.
Pour over pasta crust; top with mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese melts. Broil for 2 to 4 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
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