SLICED TOMATO AND CHEESE PIZZA

[Sliced Tomato and Cheese Pizza]
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MAKES ONE 14-INCH PIZZA

This is an easy and absolutely delicious pizza recipe. Make your own dough or, if you need a quick meal, purchase a prebaked crust. Either way, it's great.

INGREDIENTS

One batch Pizza Dough or store-bought 14-inch prebaked pizza crust

2 large tomatoes, sliced thin

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried)

4 large cloves garlic, roasted and minced (if using raw, use less)

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese

2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Olive oil

Preheat oven to 450° F. Lightly grease a 14-inch pizza pan or cookie sheet with olive oil or spray; sprinkle with cornmeal. (If you have a pizza stone, use that. Remember to put it in the oven before preheating.) Press dough into pan, shaping as you press until desired thickness. Form a slight collar around the edges. Top crust with the ingredients in the order given. Tomatoes should be in one layer. Drizzle with just a little of the olive oil. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until dough is done and toppings are hot. (If using a store-bought crust, follow the package instructions for baking.) Cool slightly before cutting and serving. This pizza is equally good at room temperature.

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