Mozzarella Pizza. COURTESY
The smoked mozzarella pizza is topped with a light layer of marinara sauce, freshly smoked mozzarella cheese, fresh herbs and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan. It’s packed full of flavor and cooks in just about 20 minutes.
Instructions
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat liner.
• Spread out dough onto the prepared baking sheet and set aside.
• Spread the marinara sauce over the dough leaving 1-inch from the edge clear of sauce.
• Top with mozzarella slices and crushed red pepper.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the dough is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
• Remove from the oven and sprinkle the top with the desired amount of fresh oregano and basil leaves. If they are large give them a rough chop.
• Sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese and cut into 8 slices.
Ingredients
1 pound pizza dough, room temperature
1/3 cup marinara sauce
6-8 thin slices fresh smoked mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Fresh oregano leaves, to taste
Fresh basil leaves, to taste
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
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