Pizza with Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil

1. 1

   Put a pizza stone on the oven floor and preheat the oven to 500, allowing at least 45 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

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   Add the tomatoes and cook over high heat, stirring a few times, until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Season with salt.

5. 5

   Cut the pizza dough into 4 pieces and pat each one into a disk.

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   Transfer the disks to a floured baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 20 minutes.

7. 7

   On a lightly floured work surface, roll 1 disk of dough into a 9-inch round.

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   Transfer it to a floured pizza peel or flat cookie sheet.

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   Spoon about 1/4 cup of the tomatoes over the dough.

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    Top with one-fourth of the mozzarella and drizzle with olive oil.

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    Slide the pizza onto the hot stone and bake for about 4 minutes, or until browned around the edges and bubbling.

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    Transfer the pizza to a work surface and sprinkle with 4 basil leaves.

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    Cut it into 4 wedges and serve immediately.

14. 14

    Repeat with the remaining pizza dough, tomatoes, cheese, olive oil and basil.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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