Artichoke Tomato and Three-cheese Pizza

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Braham Estate in Greenville, Texas in 1992.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 4 large Roma tomatoes seeded and chopped
 * ½ teaspoon salt divided
 * ½ cup ricotta cheese
 * ½ cup coarsely grated asiago cheese divided
 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
 * ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 * 1 pound pizza dough thawed
 * 2 teaspoons basil-flavored olive oil divided
 * 1 cup mozzarella cheese cut in small cubes
 * 6 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts drained

Directions

 * 1) In stainless steel strainer combine chopped tomatoes and ¼ teaspoon salt then set aside for 30 minutes to drain excess liquid.
 * 2) Preheat oven to 425°F.
 * 3) In small size bowl stir together ricotta cheese, ¼ cup asiago, basil, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper.
 * 4) Roll out or stretch pizza dough to fit 12-inch round pizza pan.
 * 5) Drizzle 1teaspoon basil oil over the dough and spread evenly with the ricotta mixture.
 * 6) Scatter ½ the tomatoes and ½ the mozzarella over the ricotta.
 * 7) Arrange artichoke hearts on the pizza and scatter with the remaining tomatoes and mozzarella.
 * 8) Drizzle with the remaining teaspoon basil olive oil then bake pizza 15 minutes.
 * 9) Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup asiago and return to oven for 5 – 10 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheeses are melted.