Kickin’ Hawaiian Pizza

Isn't it about time for a fun new twist on your usual pizza? Pineapple adds pizzazz and honey lends a touch of sweetness to the sauce in this wonderful Hawaiian pizza recipe. Give it a try today! —John Weakland, Springfield, Oregon

Kickin' Hawaiian Pizza Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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4 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup roasted sweet red peppers

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon honey

2 teaspoons dried minced garlic

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 tubes (13.8 ounces each) refrigerated pizza crust

2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

1 cup shredded Romano cheese, divided

1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni

1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained

To Make

For sauce, place the first 10 ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a small saucepan; heat through.

Meanwhile, press pizza dough into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; build up edges slightly and seal seam. Bake at 425° for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned.

Spread 1-3/4 cups sauce over crust (refrigerate remaining sauce for another use). Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup Romano; top with pepperoni, pineapple and remaining cheeses.

Bake for 14-18 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.

Originally published as Kicking Hawaiian Pizza in Simple & Delicious January/February 2010