Fava Bean and Pecorino Pizza

Ingredients

Fresh basil leaves

1/2 cup, torn

Black pepper

to taste

Salt

to taste

Olive oil

2 tablespoons, plus more for drizzling

Pecorino cheese

1 cup, grated

Fava beans

2 cups, shelled

Pizza dough

1 (12-inch) round

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
4. In a pot of boiling water, blanch the shelled fava beans for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
5. Gently remove the tough outer skins from the fava beans, revealing the bright green beans inside.
6. Spread 2 tablespoons of olive oil evenly over the surface of the pizza dough.
7. Sprinkle the grated pecorino cheese generously over the dough, ensuring even coverage.
8. Arrange the blanched fava beans artfully on top of the cheese.
9. Season the pizza with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
11. Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
12. Garnish with torn fresh basil leaves and drizzle with additional olive oil before slicing.
13. Slice and serve hot, enjoying the fresh flavors and delightful textures.