Simple Basil-Tomato Pizza
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Yield
8 servingsPrep
10 minCook
2 hrsReady
2½ hrsIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | each |
pizza dough
prepared disks, recipe is below |
* |
| ½ | cup |
-
basil tomato sauce, divided, recipe is below |
* |
| 1 | cup |
mozzarella cheese
shredded, divided, plus more if desired |
*
|
| 4 | tablespoons |
Parmesan cheese
divided, plus more if desired |
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Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | each |
pizza dough
prepared disks, recipe is below |
* |
| 118 | ml |
-
basil tomato sauce, divided, recipe is below |
* |
| 237 | ml |
mozzarella cheese
shredded, divided, plus more if desired |
*
|
| 6E+1 | ml |
Parmesan cheese
divided, plus more if desired |
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Directions
Prepare the oven, setting the temperature as high as it will go (most ovens will reach 500 to 550 degrees).
It's best to start heating the oven at least 45 minutes before you plan to start baking.
Arrange one pizza disk on a peel sprinkled with extra flour or cornmeal to prevent sticking.
Spread ¼ cup sauce evenly over the pizza, then sprinkle ½ cup mozzarella and 2 tablespoons Parmesan evenly over the sauce.
Slide the first pizza into the oven.
The pizza will be done when the crust is puffed and rich golden-brown in color, the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling gently, from 7 to 13 minutes, depending on how your oven is set up (the hotter the oven, the shorter the time).
Remove the first pizza and cool for a few minutes to set up for cleaner slicing, or set aside in a warm place until the second pizza is baked.
Let the oven reheat while you assemble the second pizza.
Bake the second pizza.
Serve warm.
