Tomato, Arugula and Garlic & Herb Pizza

Earlier this week, I had a very long, tiring day at work. By the time I got home, I was actually in the mood to cook, but wanted to make something simple and comforting. I stopped in at Trader Joe's and immediately spotted Garlic & Herb Pizza Dough for 99 cents - and dinner was founded.

Let's be honest: I can't roll out fresh pizza dough to save my life (does anyone else have this problem?). However, I love the taste and texture of fresh dough, and the price tag isn't that bad either. 

To go with the dough, I picked up some plump grape tomatoes and arugula. The end result: Tomato, Arugula and Garlic & Herb Pizza.

This "recipe" was so simple, there's really no point in listing it out in proper recipe format. So, here's what I did: 

1.)I put a good few handfuls of grape tomatoes in the food processor with a little bit of olive oil, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper. I pulsed the tomatoes until they had the consistency of a chunky salsa. 

2.) Then, I rolled out the dough on a floured cutting board and spread the tomato mixture over the dough. 

3.) I topped the tomatoes with shredded cheddar cheese, sprinkled some pizza seasoning and Italian seasoning on top, and then placed a generous handful of arugula on everything. 

4.) I placed the pizza in the oven on a lightly greased sheet at 425* for about 10 to 12 minutes (because my dough was thicker - I'd cook it for 6 to 8 minutes for thinner dough). 

That's it! Dinner was served.

The end result was comforting, familiar-tasting pizza with a fresh, slightly spicy twist. The garlic and herb crust also added an additional flavor that was earthy and consistently flavorful.

What's your favorite meal to have after a long day of work?

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