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Ingredients
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Sauce
Toppings
Method
Prepare Sauce
- 1
- 2
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Mix well to combine.
- 3
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Assemble and Bake
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
- 5
Spread Sauce
Spread the prepared red sauce evenly over the pizza dough or base.
- 6
Add Cheeses
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the sauce. Follow with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
- 7
Bake
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the crust are golden brown.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil before slicing and serving.
