Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/4 recipe homemade pizza crust ((<< that link is to my homemade pizza dough)))
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons marinara sauce ((<< that link is to my homemade sauce))
  • 1 clove garlic (, minced)
  • 3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (, sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces)
  • 1 Roma tomato (, sliced)
  • 2 large basil leaves (, sliced into ribbons)
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instruction

  • Place a pizza stone in the oven. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F, allowing the stone to get hot.
  • Shape the pizza dough on a floured surface into an 8-inch round and 1/4-inch thick. Transfer it to a pizza peel lined with parchment paper. Reshape if necessary.
  • Gently brush the dough with the olive oil, then evenly spread the marinara sauce on, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Sprinkle the garlic over the top. Top with the mozzarella slices and tomatoes, leaving space in between.
  • Slide the parchment with the crust onto the heated stone. Bake for 8-10 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and sprinkle the basil over the top, along with 1-2 grinds of fresh black pepper.
  • Cut into wedges and serve immediately.