Old School Cheese Recipe
Fresh sauce, whole milk mozzarella, oregano, fresh basil and grated parm.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Pizza Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 2
Make the Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the tomato sauce. Add dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
- 3
Assemble the Pizza
Spread the prepared sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough. Tear the whole milk mozzarella into pieces and distribute it evenly over the sauce. Add the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- 4
Add Fresh Basil and Bake
Drizzle the olive oil over the top and add fresh basil leaves. Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- 5
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.