Cheese Pizza
Cheese pizza is a timeless classic that combines a golden-brown crust with bubbling mozzarella and rich tomato sauce for an unforgettable flavor experience. This simple homemade recipe is perfect for families and gatherings, allowing you to customize toppings to your liking. With every slice, you’ll enjoy the comforting aroma and melty goodness that only fresh ingredients can provide. Whether it’s movie night or a cozy dinner, this cheese pizza will be the star of the show!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 slices 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone inside if you have one.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly on the dough, leaving about half an inch from the edge.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Drizzle olive oil on top and transfer to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan immediately after removing from the oven and let cool slightly before adding fresh basil.
- Slice and serve hot!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (111g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 22mg