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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Sauce
In a blender, blend the plum tomatoes until smooth. Add salt and set aside.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- 3
Roll the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a baking sheet or a pizza peel if using a stone.
- 4
Assemble the Pizza
Spread the plum tomato sauce evenly over the dough. Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them over the sauce.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Drizzle olive oil over the top and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 6
Add Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves. Let it cool for a minute before slicing.


