Classic Cheese Pizza Recipe

Name: Classic Cheese Pizza
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: One 12-inch pizza
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature; 1/2 cup pizza sauce; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Italian · Main course · 35 min total

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A simple, homemade cheese pizza with a crispy crust, tangy tomato sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

20
min prep

15
min cook

4
servings

450
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature
1/2 cup pizza sauce
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside for at least 30 minutes.
On a floured surface, stretch or roll dough into a 12-inch circle.
Transfer dough to a floured pizza peel or parchment paper. Brush edges with olive oil.
Spread pizza sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
Arrange mozzarella slices over sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Slide pizza onto preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Tips

For a crispier crust, preheat the baking sheet or stone for a full 30 minutes.
If using low-moisture mozzarella, shred it instead of slicing for even melting.
Store leftover pizza in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a hot oven or skillet.

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