Spicy Vodka French Bread Pizza

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Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon crushed Calabrian chili paste (or 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper)

1/2 cup tomato paste

1/2 cup vodka

1/2 cup heavy cream

Kosher salt

1 baguette, halved crosswise and lengthwise

8 ounces mozzarella, coarsely grated

Freshly grated parm

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a sheet pan with parchment.

2. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and chili paste and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, followed by the vodka and cook, stirring often, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and season with salt. Let cool.

3. Arrange the baguette pieces cut-side up and spread on the sauce evenly. Sprinkle the mozzarella over each, then finish with a few tablespoons of freshly grated parm on top.

4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden, then let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.