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["Preheat oven to 500 degrees and place the rack as low as possible in the oven. Lightly oil a 14-16-inch pizza pan or a very large baking sheet and lay uncooked crust on top. You can roll the edges if you want to form a rim.", "", "Now we will go over how to create great tasting tomato sauce and how to apply the toppings: You will need", "", "4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil", "2 large cloves garlic minced", "1 1/2 cups canned whole peeled tomatoes", "1/2 cup torn basil leaves", "4 ounces fresh mozzarella thinly sliced", "1/2 teaspoon oregano", "Salt and freshly ground black pepper", "*** Optional: 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan or red pepper flakes", "", "Steps", "", "1. In a 10-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat, add the minced garlic, stir and cook for 1 minute.", "2. Add 1 1/2 cups canned whole peeled tomatoes, crushing them as they go into the pan, then throw in 1/4 cup torn basil leaves. Boil, making sure to stir frequently, until a thick sauce forms. This should take about 5-7 minutes.", "3. Spread a layer of sauce over the rolled-out crust, top with another 1/2 cup of torn basil leaves and 4 ounces of fresh mozzarella cheese. It is okay if you have leftover sauce. Drizzle 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Sprinkel with 1/2 teaspoon oregano and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.", "4. ** You can add 3 tablespoons of freshly grated Parmesan and red pepper flakes for added flavor.", "5. Put pizza in the oven for approximately 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden and done to your liking.", "", "There you have it. Steps to make a great pizza right in your own home. The next time you are craving pizza you can make it yourself with confidence!"]
