Classic Pizza

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Pizza is not nearly as difficult to make as you may imagine, and makes for a quick meal that will satisfy your whole family. Experiment with toppings like feta cheese, spinach, broccoli, cooked sausage, or grilled chicken.

Difficulty: Easy

Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 30 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. store-bought pizza dough
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 10-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 475ºF. Lightly flour a large surface. Using a rolling pin, roll the pizza dough out into a 12" circle, flipping the dough over occasionally so that it does not stick to your surface.
  • Transfer the circle of dough onto a lightly oiled pizza pan or cookie sheet.
  • Use a ladle or spoon to spread tomato sauce over the dough. Leave a 1" border of dough for the crust.
  • Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the sauce.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is lightly browned.

Recipe Information

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. store-bought pizza dough
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 10-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 475ºF. Lightly flour a large surface. Using a rolling pin, roll the pizza dough out into a 12" circle, flipping the dough over occasionally so that it does not stick to your surface.
  • Transfer the circle of dough onto a lightly oiled pizza pan or cookie sheet.
  • Use a ladle or spoon to spread tomato sauce over the dough. Leave a 1" border of dough for the crust.
  • Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the sauce.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is lightly browned.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Calories630
Total Fat27g
Saturated Fat15g
Cholesterol60mg
Sodium2050mg
Total Carbohydrate55g
Dietary Fiber7g
Sugars3g
Protein31g