White Clam Pizza is awesome! What do pizza, lettuce wraps, and tacos have in common? The possibilities are endless! There will be someone who argues that once you start adding clams and arugula to a pizza it is no longer a pizza. To that I say check out the “Best Pizza in America”. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven, Connecticut has been in business since 1925. They have been turning out coal-fired pizza since the beginning and are known as one of the best pizza joints in the country. Their white clam pizza has been bringing guests back time and time again. I have not had the pleasure of trying this famed pizza for myself so until I make it to New Haven this recreation will have to hold me over.
The ingredients are simple but bold. I was not sure if my husband would like this pizza. So, I made half with just pepperoni. Guess what was leftover…not the side with the clams. We made this on the Low Carb Pizza Crust “Fathead Style” crust but you can use any crust you prefer, it’s your kitchen not mine! Here is a recipe for traditional a traditional pizza crust as well!
Do yourself a favor and start to think out of the box and get creative with your toppings. Buffalo chicken, pulled pork and red onion, Korean bbq, your taste buds will thank you! Sometimes the best ideas come from what you have hanging out in the fridge. Stay tuned for more delicious pizza ideas coming your way soon. Thanks for stopping by!
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White Clam Pizza
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 recipe fathead crust, or traditional pizza crust *recipe link is in notes and body of post
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 6.5 oz can chopped clams drained
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, depends on how spicy you like it.
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 juiced lemon
Instructions
- Mix the olive oil and the garlic together and let rest while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 425°. If you are using the fathead dough follow the directions through step 4. When your crust is ready to fill with toppings go ahead and brush the garlic oil all over the crust. Scatter the clams and mozzarella all around then drizzle with any remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with the oregano, parmesan, red pepper flakes and salt to taste. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes until everything is nice and melted.
- Toss the arugula with the oil and lemon juice and top the hot pizza. slice the pizza and enjoy!
- If you are a family divided just halve the ingredients and do the other half however the rest of the family likes!
