Roasted Tomato Pizza Margherita

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   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Slice tomatoes in half, then in quarters.

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   Lay in an even layer on a baking sheet.

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   Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper.

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   Roast in the oven until tender, about 30 minutes.

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   Using tongs or your fingers (carefully!

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   ), peel the skins off the tomatoes.

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   They should fall off easily.

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   Discard skins and put tomatoes in a blender or food processor.

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   Pulse or blend until smooth, set aside.

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    Drop oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Roll out pizza dough onto a baking sheet.

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    Spread tomato puree onto the crust, then place whole or halved basil leaves randomly around the pizza.

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    Slice mozzarella about 1/4 inch thick, spread slices over the pizza.

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    Drizzle everything with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.

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    Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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    Bake 1520 minutes, or until crust is brown and cheese is melted.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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