The Original Famous Ray's Recipe
marinara, shredded mozz, oregano
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Toppings
Method
Sauce Preparation
- 1
- 2
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the canned whole tomatoes, crushing them with your hands or a spoon as you add them to the pot. Stir to combine.
- 3
Season the Sauce
Add salt, sugar, oregano, black pepper, and basil to the tomato mixture. Stir well to distribute the spices evenly.
- 4
Simmer
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Allow it to simmer uncovered for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Assembly and Baking
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
Prepare the Pizza Base
Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 7
Add Marinara Sauce
Spread a generous amount of the marinara sauce over the pizza base, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 8
Add Cheese
Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the marinara sauce.
- 9
Sprinkle Oregano
Sprinkle the additional dried oregano over the cheese for extra flavor.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- 11
Serve
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.
