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Ultimate Artisan Pizza Recipe with Homemade Sauce and Fresh Basil

Ultimate Artisan Pizza Recipe with Homemade Sauce and Fresh Basil

This Ultimate Artisan Pizza Recipe with Homemade Sauce and Fresh Basil delivers a flavorful experience with fresh ingredients and a crispy crust.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Dough and Sauce
  • 1 ball Best Pizza Dough
  • to dust semolina flour or cornmeal for dusting the pizza peel
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • 15 ounces crushed fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 to 0.33 cup pizza sauce
  • 0.75 cup shredded cheese
  • Parmesan cheese for garnish
  • fresh basil leaves few leaves

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pizza Peel
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the pizza dough according to your preferred method.
  2. Preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature for pizza baking.
  3. Dust the pizza peel with semolina flour or cornmeal.
  4. Mince the garlic clove and mix it with the crushed fire roasted tomatoes, olive oil, dried oregano, and kosher salt to create the sauce.
  5. Spread a layer of sauce on the prepared dough.
  6. Add shredded cheese and any desired toppings, including fresh basil leaves.
  7. Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake for about 7 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
  8. Remove from the oven, garnish with Parmesan cheese, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 14g

Notes

This recipe allows for customization with various toppings for individual preferences.

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