INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus additional for seasoning
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3 cloves garlic, grated
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
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Kosher salt
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4 slices thick-cut bacon
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All-purpose flour, for dusting
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2 pounds pizza dough, divided into sixteen 2-inch balls weighing 2 ounces each
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4 teaspoons tomato paste
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16 basil leaves
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12 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
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Marinara sauce, warmed, for serving