Pizza Margarita

Ingredientes

• 4 Individual Pizza Dough Balls - At Room Temperature
• 1 Large Can Plum Tomatoes (I Prefer Pomi Brand Crushed Tomatoes)
• 3 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
• 1/4 Cup Fresh Chopped Basil
• 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper
• Dash Red Pepper Flakes
• 3 Cups Diced Mozzarella Cheese
• 4 Large Fresh Basil Leaves

Preparación

1. 1

   To prepare the sauce, heat half the oil...: To prepare the sauce, heat half the oil in a saucepan and cook the garlic until sizzling.

2. 2

   Add the tomatoes, and season with salt, pepper...: Add the tomatoes, and season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.

3. 3

   Add the chopped basil and mix well.

4. 4

   Cook on low to medium heat for 10...: Cook on low to medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, than set aside to cool.

5. 5

   Heat the oven to it's highest setting (Usually...: Heat the oven to it's highest setting (Usually 500 degrees F.)

6. 6

   To prepare the dough, press each dough ball...: To prepare the dough, press each dough ball into a flat disk on a lightly floured counter or bread board.

7. 7

   Using your fingers and knuckles carefully, press the...: Using your fingers and knuckles carefully, press the dough out into a 12 inch circle.

8. 8

   Place the dough onto a baking peel lightly...: Place the dough onto a baking peel lightly coated with cornmeal.

9. 9

   Place a large scoop of sauce onto each...: Place a large scoop of sauce onto each pizza and spread evenly across the pizza leaving a 1 inch edge.

10. 10

    Do not use too much sauce as you...: Do not use too much sauce as you should be able to see the dough through the sauce.

11. 11

    Place some mozzarella cheese on each pizza and...: Place some mozzarella cheese on each pizza and place one basil leaf in the center.

12. 12

    Bake each pizza for about 10 minutes or...: Bake each pizza for about 10 minutes or until the pizza is brown and bubbly turning the pizza halfway if needed for it to bake evenly.