Cheese Pizza
Classic cheese pizza with a crispy crust, rich tomato sauce, and perfectly melted mozzarella cheese. A simple and satisfying homemade favorite for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired shape.
- Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or pizza pan.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Drizzle olive oil on top and season with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Use a blend of cheeses like cheddar or parmesan for extra flavor.
- Add fresh basil after baking for a fresh touch.
- For a crispier crust, preheat the baking sheet or use a pizza stone.
- Avoid overloading with sauce to prevent sogginess.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or skillet for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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