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Plain Pizza Perfection

Craft the Ultimate Plain Pizza at Home

8servings
30 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Plain Pizza Perfection

About this recipe

This updated plain pizza recipe brings simplicity and taste together, offering a delightful meal with a perfectly crispy crust and savory flavors. Ideal for easy weeknight dinners, it features a blend of rich tomato sauce and gooey mozzarella, finished with spices for a subtle kick.

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-made pizza crust
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).

  2. 2

    Brush the pizza crust with olive oil to enhance crispiness.

  3. 3

    Spread tomato sauce evenly over the crust using the back of a spoon.

  4. 4

    Distribute mozzarella cheese evenly across the sauce.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes over the cheese layer.

  6. 6

    Bake in the preheated oven on a pizza stone or baking sheet for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

  7. 7

    Let cool slightly on a wire rack to prevent sogginess.

  8. 8

    Slice and serve warm.

Chef's tip

For a spicier kick, increase the red pepper flakes or add a drizzle of hot honey before serving.

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