New York Cheese Pizza Recipe
Classic New York style cheese pizza with a perfect blend of mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle.
- 2
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving about a half-inch border around the edges.
- 3
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- 4
Season the Pizza
Drizzle olive oil over the top, and sprinkle salt and dried oregano.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, and if desired, garnish with fresh basil leaves. Let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.