Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making homemade pizza that transforms family nights into a fun, flavor-packed adventure. This easy-to-follow recipe combines the rich aroma of bubbling cheese, tangy tomato sauce, and a golden crispy crust. Gather your loved ones, unleash creativity with toppings, and enjoy every cheesy bite while creating lasting memories together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup assorted toppings (pepperoni, vegetables, pineapple)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone inside if available.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter.
- Spread a generous layer of tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Add your favorite toppings generously.
- Transfer the pizza onto the hot stone or baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg