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Ingredients
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Sauce
Toppings
Method
Sauce Preparation
- 1
- 2
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 3
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Assemble the Cheese
- 4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
- 5
Spread the Sauce
Once the sauce has thickened, spread a generous amount over your pizza base or baking dish.
- 6
Add Mozzarella
Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.
- 7
Bake
Place the assembled cheese in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 8
Garnish
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil leaves before serving.
