Anchovy Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough
• 15 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 clove garlic
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
• 2 oz canned anchovy fillets
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (optional)
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
2. Stretch or roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. In a small bowl, mix crushed tomatoes with minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the sauce.
4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Distribute torn fresh mozzarella over the sauce.
5. Arrange the anchovy fillets over the cheese. Drizzle with olive oil.
6. Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven or pizza stone. Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
7. Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes if desired, slice, and serve immediately.