Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Rock - Food & FriendsSun-dried Tomato & Cheese Recipe

Sun-dried Tomato & Cheese Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Served with house-made pizza sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and our five-blend pizza cheese.

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Ingredients

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Pizza Sauce

Method

Pizza Sauce Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Sauce

    In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add the Tomatoes

    Add the canned crushed tomatoes to the saucepan. Stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Season the Sauce

    Add dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the sauce. Stir well and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Finish the Sauce

    Stir in the chopped fresh basil and remove from heat. Set the sauce aside to cool.

Pizza Assembly

  1. 5

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

  2. 6

    Prepare the Dough

    Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.

  3. 7

    Spread the Sauce

    Spread an even layer of the house-made pizza sauce over the rolled-out dough.

  4. 8

    Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes evenly over the sauce.

  5. 9

    Layer the Cheese

    Add the mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, asiago, and fontina cheeses on top of the sun-dried tomatoes.

  6. 10

    Bake the Pizza

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

  7. 11

    Cool and Serve

    Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot.

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