Italian Steak "Faux" Pizza

I hesitate to actually associate this dish with pizza but I can't think of a better name for it. SUGGESTIONS anyone???

There is no cheese and the crust is made from cauliflower. BUT before you dismiss it right here and now, I should point out that even Matt was a big fan and wants to make it again next week. He said that the cauliflower crust was the closest thing to bread that isn't actually bread so he's one happy man. 

Italian Steak Faux "Pizza"
serves 2

Roasted Tomato Pizza Sauce (MY FAVORITE PIZZA SAUCE - just happens to be Paleo):

1.5 pounds Roma Tomatoes, quartered
1/3 cup yellow onion, chopped coarsely
1 large garlic clove, smashed
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1-2 teaspoons Italian seasonings
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, depending on your tastes.
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Toss all ingredients until well mixed. Spread in an even layer in a baking sheet with sides.
3. Roast in oven for 20-30 minutes or until tomatoes are soft and have broken down.
4. Let cool slightly. Blend together until mostly smooth but a little chunky.

Cauliflower Crust:

1 medium head of cauliflower
3 teaspoons dried Italian seasonings (you could also use fresh or sub out other seasonings)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
Cooking spray

1. Trim and rinse the cauliflower florets (you don't need the stems). Put in a food processor and pulse until fine pieces.
2. Cook for about 3 minutes with just a little bit of water. You won't need that much water since cauliflower already has so much water in it.
3. Transfer to a fine mesh colander and push out as much liquid as possible. Then use a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth to squeeze out even more liquid. It's important to get rid of as much water as possible. Then I let it dry at room temperature for a while to dry it out even more.
4. Add  seasonings and egg to cauliflower and stir.
5. Lay out parchment paper on a baking sheet and coat with cooking spray. Turn mixture out onto parchment paper and compact into a "crust" shape (whatever shape you want). It should  be about 1/3 inch thick.
6. Bake at 400 degree for 30 minutes or until golden brown.


Top with whatever toppings you want and voila! you have a paleo friend faux "pizza." Here we used Italian seasoned top sirloin, thinly sliced red onion, and thinly sliced red bell pepper with a bunch of the Roasted Tomato Sauce. YUM.