Marinara Pizza

A marinara pizza is probably the easiest pizza to make. All you need is pizza dough and a pizza sauce!

Ingredients

For the Dough:

For the Sauce:

  • 1 cup (240g) canned San Marzano tomatoes or any high-quality peeled tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt, to taste

For the Toppings:

  • Fresh basil leaves (optional)
  • A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Method

1. Prepare the Dough: Follow the instructions for your chosen recipe or allow your pre-made dough to proof.

2. Make the Sauce:

  1. Crush the canned tomatoes with your hands or a fork to create a slightly chunky consistency.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a small pan over medium heat, add the garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Do not let it brown.
  3. Add the tomatoes and oregano, season with salt, and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool.

3. Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) or as high as it can go. Place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.

4. Shape the Dough:

  1. Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a floured surface.
  2. Stretch the dough into a 12-inch circle, leaving the edges slightly thicker for the crust.

5. Assemble the Pizza:

  1. Spread a thin layer of the marinara sauce over the dough, leaving about 1 inch around the edges.
  2. Add fresh basil leaves if desired and drizzle with olive oil.

6. Bake the Pizza:

  1. Use a pizza peel to place your pizza into your pizza oven.
  2. Once your pizza is in the oven you will need to turn the pizza every 20-30 seconds.
  3. We recommend using a turning peel as it allows you to spin the pizza without having to remove it from your pizza oven.
  4. Pizza ovens cook pizza very quickly (usually 60-90 seconds) so make sure you keep an eye on it as it is cooking to prevent it from burning.

7. Serve:

  • Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice, and serve immediately.

Enjoy your homemade marinara pizza with its pure and vibrant flavours! 🌿🍅