Marinara pizza

• For 1 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 60 minutes
• Cooking time : 15 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Pizza Dough
  • All-purpose flour : 2/2 cups
  • Active dry yeast : 1 packet
  • Warm water (divided) : 1 cup
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Sugar : 1/2 teaspoon
• Marinara Sauce
  • Canned crushed tomatoes : 1 cup
  • Tomato paste : 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic (minced) : 2 cloves
  • Dried oregano : 1 teaspoon
  • Dried basil : 1 teaspoon
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
• Toppings
  • Fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced) : 8 ounces
  • Fresh basil leaves (torn) : 1/2 cup

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
• Prepare the Pizza Dough
• In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in 1/4 cup of warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture, remaining warm water, and olive oil.
• Stir the ingredients together until a dough forms. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
• Prepare the Marinara Sauce
• In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, and salt. Stir well to combine.
• Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Assemble and Bake the Pizza
• Punch down the risen pizza dough and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll out the dough into a circle or rectangle, depending on your preference.
• Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
• Spread a generous amount of marinara sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
• Arrange the sliced mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
• Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
• Sprinkle the torn basil leaves over the pizza before serving.

Tips

• For a crispier crust, preheat a pizza stone in the oven and transfer the rolled-out dough onto the hot stone before adding the toppings.
• Feel free to add your favorite toppings such as pepperoni, olives, or mushrooms to customize your marinara pizza.

Information

• Marinara pizza is a classic Italian pizza topped with a simple tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.
• This recipe yields one pizza, but you can easily double or triple the ingredients to make more pizzas for a larger crowd.