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Classic Cheese Pizza

Classic Cheese Pizza

A timeless favorite, this classic cheese pizza features a crispy crust topped with rich tomato sauce and a generous layer of melted mozzarella.

⏱ 35 min🍽 Serves 4Italianpizzaeasyvegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pizza dough
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp dried oregano (optional)
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps

  1. Preheat your oven to 450 F (230 C) and lightly grease a pizza pan or baking sheet.
  2. Stretch or roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and transfer it to the prepared pan.
  3. Brush the edges of the dough with olive oil, then spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
  4. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  6. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve, optionally garnished with oregano or red pepper flakes.

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