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Pizza

(yields 8 slices or 4 servings based on 2 slices per serving)
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 507kcal

Equipment

  • Rolling Pin
  • pizza pan or baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Pizza dough store bought dough or prepared pizza crust
  • 12 oz Crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp Fresh basil chopped
  • Nonstick spray
  • 3 tbsp All-purpose flour or more if needed
  • 8 oz Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • optional pizza toppings: pepperoni, sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms, etc. your choice of toppings

Instructions

  • Keeping the store bought dough in the bag, set it out on a counter according to the directions on the package.
  • In a bowl mix together the crushed tomato, garlic powder, oregano, and basil.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Lightly grease a baking sheet or whichever kind of flat oven safe baking pan you are using to cook with.
  • Clean and dry the counter well. (make sure your hands are dried well before working with the dough) Sprinkle the counter with flour, place the pre-made dough on top of the flour, coating each side so the dough doesnt stick.
  • Begin rolling out the dough using a rolling pin to stretch the dough to fit the baking sheet or pan you are using. Make sure it is being stretched evenly and avoid creating thin spots. (if the dough starts to stick while stretching it, sprinkle flour to prevent it from sticking)
  • Gently place the dough on the baking sheet or pan.
  • Evenly spread a thin layer of sauce on the dough, leaving about an inch of dough without sauce around the edge.
  • Evenly spread the cheese over the sauce and whatever toppings you are using.
  • Bake the pizza for 7-10 minutes, then rotate the pan and bake until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  • Let the pizza sit for a few minutes before cutting.

Nutrition

Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 1289mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 732IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 329mg | Iron: 5mg