Pizza

[Bexxybex123]

I have a friend who's allergic to tomatoes, and so I was wondering if there's any alternative to tomato puree that's used on pizzas? Thanks

[Gilli]

You can use your imagination with pizza, but several supermarkets do sell pizza without tomato sauce. For example, I'm sure I've seen a garlic mushroom one in Waitrose which doesn't have any tomato.

I can imagine that a thin layer of pesto would be quite tasty instead, or a layer of finely pureed onion & garlic, to give texture and moistness (is that a word ?!)

[blueeyedlass]

bbq sauce is very nice on a pizza base then toppings like chicken are very tasty

[SteveD]

Here's one:

http://www.tine.no/intjarlmain/15700/

Alternatively, Google for "White Pizza" or "Pizza Bianca".

[Bexxybex123]

Cool, thanks for the suggestions, the bbq sauce idea sounds really good for an informal event. Gonna have to get me chef's hat on now!

[tock24]

check that the bbq sauce isnt derived from tomato tho!

[Xollob]

How about:

• Grill quartered red peppers until the skins are about 80% black.
• Allow to cool then remove skins.
• Puree with garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice and balsamico vinegar.

Hey presto - it looks like tomato sauce but tastes even better.

[acw]

Yes moistness is a word (in my dictionary anyway).  I should know - I couldn't read, hear or even THINK about the "m" word for YEARS without it sending shivvers down my spine.  Used to freak me out! 

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm pizza - all sounds yummy to me.  I suggest you make enough for more than just your friend with the allergy - I think everyone will be fighting over these new pizzas! :-)

[Xollob]

...or what about ajvar, a relish made from red peppers, aubergine, chilli and garlic. Popular in the Balkans. It's easy to get hold of here in Germany - I don't know how common it is in the UK. Should make an excellent substitute for tomato sauce.