Classico Recipe
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil.
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Toppings
Method
Sauce Preparation
- 1
- 2
Add Tomatoes
Carefully add the canned whole tomatoes (with their juice) to the saucepan. Use a wooden spoon to break the tomatoes apart slightly.
- 3
Season the Sauce
Stir in salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 4
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 250°C (482°F) or the highest setting.
- 6
Prepare the Pizza Base
Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape. Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7
Spread the Sauce
Evenly spread the prepared tomato sauce over the pizza base, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 8
Add Mozzarella
Arrange the slices of fresh mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- 9
Bake the Pizza
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 10
Garnish with Basil
Once out of the oven, immediately top the pizza with fresh basil leaves. Let it cool for a minute before slicing.
