Fairy Tale Eggplant & Mozzarella Pizza

Remove the dough from the refrigerator to bring to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 475°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut the eggplants crosswise into ¼-inch-thick rounds. Peel the garlic; using the flat side of your knife, smash each clove to flatten. Halve the squash lengthwise; cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick pieces.

In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the eggplants in a single layer. Cook, without stirring, 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the capers and half the garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until softened. Add the tomato paste and 2 tablespoons of water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until dark red and fragrant. Turn off the heat.

Lightly oil a sheet pan. On a work surface, using your hands and a rolling pin (or a wine bottle), gently stretch and roll the dough to a ¼-inch thickness. (If the dough is resistant, let rest for 5 minutes.) Carefully transfer the dough to the prepared sheet pan; rub the dough into the pan to coat the bottom in oil. Leaving a 1-inch border around the edges, evenly top the prepared dough with the cooked eggplants and mozzarella cheese (tearing into bite-sized pieces before adding). Bake, rotating the sheet pan halfway through, 16 to 18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese has melted. Remove from the oven and let stand for at least 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

While the pizza bakes, rinse and wipe out the pan used to cook the eggplants. In the same pan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the tomatoes. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned. Add half the vinegar (be careful, as the vinegar may splatter); season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until slightly thickened. Transfer to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Wipe out the pan.

While the pizza continues to bake, in the same pan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the squash. Cook, without stirring, 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the remaining garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until browned and softened. Turn off the heat. Add the currants and remaining vinegar. Stir to thoroughly combine; season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving dish.

Pick the basil leaves off the stems; discard the stems. Top the cooked squash with the blistered tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and half the basil (tearing the leaves just before adding). Transfer the baked pizza to a cutting board; cut into 6 equal-sized pieces. Divide ⅔ of the pizza between 2 dishes (you will have extra). Garnish with the remaining basil (tearing the leaves just before adding). Serve with the finished squash on the side. Enjoy!