Cheese Recipe

14" Pizzas

1. 1

   Prepare the Tomato Sauce

   Start by preparing the crushed San Marzano tomato sauce.

2. 2

   Sauté Garlic

   In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

3. 3

   Add Tomatoes

   Add the crushed San Marzano tomatoes to the saucepan. Stir well to combine with the garlic and oil.

4. 4

   Season the Sauce

   Add the dried oregano and salt to the tomato mixture. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will help the flavors meld together.

5. 5

   Add Fresh Basil

   In the last 5 minutes of cooking, tear the fresh basil leaves and stir them into the sauce. Remove from heat and set aside.

6. 6

   Preheat Oven

   While the sauce is simmering, preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to cook the pizza properly.

7. 7

   Prepare the Pizza Dough

   Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to a 14-inch round. Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

8. 8

   Assemble the Pizza

   Spread an even layer of the prepared tomato sauce over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.

9. 9

   Bake the Pizza

   Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

10. 10

    Cool and Slice

    Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice into wedges and serve hot.