Description
A comforting and customizable pizza recipe that transforms an ordinary evening into something cozy and delicious.
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pizza dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Toppings of your choice (pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, etc.)
- Olive oil
- Italian seasoning (optional)
- A pinch of salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- A clove of garlic, passed over the pan (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with your pizza stone or heavy baking sheet inside.
- Roll out the pre-made pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
- Transfer the dough to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Brush olive oil over the crust.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly on the dough.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Add your desired toppings.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve.
Notes
Experiment with various toppings and techniques for different flavors and textures. Let the dough rest if it shrinks while stretching.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pizza, homemade, comfort food, easy recipe, weeknight dinner