Tomato Pizza

Ingredients

• 340 gMozzarella
• 3 tbspOlive oil
• 2 pcsGarlic
• 800 gTomatoes
• 1 tspOregano
• 450 gPizza dough
• 3 tbspPecorino

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven and prepare dough

   • Preheat the oven to 250 °C (480 °F equivalent set).
   • Stretch the pizza dough (450 g) onto a greased baking sheet to about 3 cm thickness.
   • Let the dough rest while you prepare the sauce.
2. 2

   Make the tomato sauce

   • Heat a saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil (3 tbsp) and crushed garlic (2 cloves).
   • Sauté until the garlic is just golden (do not burn).
   • Add the crushed tomatoes (800 g) and dried oregano (1 tsp).
   • Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 15–20 minutes.
   • Cool the sauce to room temperature.
3. 3

   Top and bake

   • Top the dough with sliced mozzarella (340 g).
   • Add any optional toppings such as sausage or pepperoni if desired.
   • Spread the cooled tomato sauce over the toppings.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for about 15–20 minutes until crust is golden and cheese melted.
4. 4

   Finish

   • Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with grated Pecorino Romano (3 tbsp).
   • Let cool briefly and serve at room temperature or reheat briefly under the broiler.