Basic Tomato and Cheese Pizza

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Basic Tomato and Cheese Pizza

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 367367 cal
protein 12 g12g protein
total fat 18 g18g total fat
sat. fat 6 g6g sat. fat
carb 40 g40g carb
fibre 3 g3g fibre
chol 25 mg25mg chol
sodium 580 mg580mg sodium
potassium 263 mg263mg potassium
% RDI: -
calcium 1818 calcium
iron 2323 iron
vit A 77 vit A
vit C 2020 vit C
folate 5454 folate
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Total time : 25 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb prepared pizza dough 1 lb prepared pizza dough
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cornmeal 2 tbsp cornmeal
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) whole tomatoes (i) 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) whole tomatoes (i)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese , shredded1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves , optional1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, optional

Preparation

On lightly floured surface, sprinkle dough with flour; cover with tea towel and let rest for 20 minutes. Sprinkle cornmeal evenly over 17- x 11-inch (43 x 28 cm) rimmed baking sheet or 12-inch (30 cm) round pizza pan. On floured surface, shape and stretch dough by pressing with fingertips then pulling at edges to fit pan; transfer to pan.

With scissors, cut up tomatoes in can; drain. Transfer to food processor and process until smooth. Stir in olive oil and salt. Spread evenly over dough; top with cheese. Bake in bottom third of 425°F (220°C) oven until crust is golden, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with basil (if using).

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