Eggplant and Prosciutto Pizza

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Fresh basil (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup, grated)
• Mozzarella cheese (1 cup, shredded)
• Prosciutto (4 slices)
• Eggplant (1 medium, sliced)
• Pizza dough (1 pound)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Place the sliced eggplant on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Roast the eggplant in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and slightly golden.
4. Meanwhile, roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
5. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic and olive oil. Brush the garlic oil mixture over the pizza dough.
7. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the dough.
8. Arrange the roasted eggplant slices and prosciutto on top of the cheese.
9. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the toppings.
10. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
12. Garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.