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The fresh clams and squash blossoms on this one-of-a-kind pizza give it a gourmet twist on a classic favorite. The red pepper flakes give this dish an extra spicy kick that makes your mouth water.

Ingredients: 50 squash blossoms, cleaned and stems removed. 1 pound fresh clams, shucked and cleaned. 1 pizza dough, store-bought or homemade. 1/2 cup pizza sauce. 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/4 cup olive oil. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Salt and black pepper to taste. Fresh basil leaves for garnish.

Instructions: Set your oven to 475F 245C and put a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to heat up. Put olive oil in a pan and heat it over medium-low heat. Add the red pepper flakes and minced garlic. Saut for one to two minutes, until the garlic smells good. Clean the clams and put them in the pan. Cook for three to four minutes, until the juices start to come out. Add black pepper and salt. Take it off the heat and set it aside. You can make the pizza dough into a big circle or a rectangle by rolling it out on a floured surface. Cover the dough with pizza sauce, leaving a small edge for the crust. After adding the shucked clams, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce. Put the cleaned squash blossoms on top of the pizza with care. Put grated Parmesan cheese on top of the pizza. Place the pizza on a pizza stone or baking sheet that has already been heated in the oven. Put it in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and a little browned. Take the pizza out of the oven and let it cool for one minute before cutting it. Add fresh basil leaves on top and serve hot. Have fun with your tasty 50 Clam Squash Blossom Pizza!

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes