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January 16 2023
Leftover Marinara - Tomato-Basil Pizza
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Tomato-Basil Pizza
Makes: 12 slices
Pizza dough (1 1/2 pounds)
28 ounce can whole, peeled tomatoes, drained
4 large garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
Equipment: Pizza stone, pizza pan or jelly roll pan
Pizza Dough
Not enough sauce left for spaghetti and meatballs? Instead, use for homemade pizza, calzones or even soup.
Garlic
Fresh garlic enhances the flavor of tomatoes without overpowering the whole pizza. Add more or less according to your taste. For a sweet and nutty flavor, try roasting the garlic first.
Mozzarella Cheese
A small amount of light and creamy fresh mozzarella gives this recipe just enough gooey cheese – as well as protein and calcium.
Fresh Basil
Like garlic, basil adds flavor but virtually no calories. Learn more about the health benefits and why basil made our list of the Top 5 Herbs for Healthy Cooking.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place a pizza stone, if using, in the oven to heat up. Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Gently press into a large circle or rectangle approximately ¼-inch thick.
To prepare the sauce*, hand-crush tomatoes in to a medium bowl. Add garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper; stir and set aside. Top dough with a thin layer of sauce, cheese and half of the basil.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly. Top with remaining basil.