Classic Tomato Pizza
Experience the authentic flavors of Italy with this **Classic Tomato Pizza**, a timeless recipe that's perfect for pizza night! Featuring a crispy homemade crust, a robust tomato sauce infused with garlic, oregano, and olive oil, and creamy, fresh mozzarella cheese, this pizza is a celebration of simple yet extraordinary ingredients. The finishing touch? Aromatic basil leaves that add a burst of freshness to every bite. Whether you're a fan of thin crusts or gooey cheese pulls, this recipe is sure to satisfy. With a quick 20-minute prep and just 15 minutes of bake time, you'll have a homemade pizza that's both easy and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is a must-try for pizza lovers everywhere. Keywords: homemade pizza, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, classic Italian recipe, easy pizza dough, quick dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball pizza dough
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or an upside-down baking sheet inside.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
Transfer the rolled dough onto a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the crushed tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes to meld the flavors, then remove it from the heat.
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the prepared dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border for the crust.
Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the tomato sauce.
Gently slide the parchment paper with the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Top with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.2 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.5 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 3577 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.4 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 68.8 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1282 mg | 99% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1215 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
