The Perfect Cheese Pizza Recipe
Tony's marinara sauce topped with an Italian four-cheese blend of provolone, mozzarella, romano, and parmesan.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into your desired thickness and shape.
- 2
Add the Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Add the Cheese
Sprinkle the provolone, mozzarella, romano, and parmesan cheeses evenly over the marinara sauce.
- 4
Season the Pizza
Drizzle olive oil over the cheese and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
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 and slightly browned.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice and serve hot.
