Four Cheese Pizza Servings: 6 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ingredients: 1 cup part skim ricotta cheese 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic 1/2 tablespoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 prepared 12-inch pizza crust 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup diced tomato Additional fresh basil, chopped for garnish Directions: Preheat oven to 450° F. In a small bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Place pizza crust on a cookie sheet and top evenly with mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake pizza until golden, about 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly; sprinkle with tomatoes and additional chopped basil. Nutritional Facts Per Serving: Calories: 320 Fat: 16 g Saturated fat: 10 g Cholesterol: 50 mg Sodium: 790 mg Protein: 21 g Total Carbohydrates: 511 g Calcium: 51% DV Pizza is a favorite in many households. One of the great things about pizza is that you can vary it by adding different cheeses and vegetable toppings. By including cheese and vegetables, along with the grain based crust, you can get foods from 3 of the 5 food groups from the Food Guide Pyramid. Add a mixed green salad and a piece of fruit for dessert and you’ve got a delicious, nutritious meal. The crust provides carbohydrates for energy; the cheese provides protein, calcium and other bone-building nutrients and the vegetables and fruit provide vitamins, minerals and fiber: all are important for keeping you healthy now and in the future.
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