Pizza Night

Craving pizza? Well before you resort to your favorite pizza place, probably those 5 dollar pizza specials, try making one at home for a change. The best part? You get to customize this pizza to your liking! And it tastes great. Below is a recipe I found for a very delicious, fresh pizza. But don't stop here. Get creative and add your own twist to it. Change up the toppings, sauces, and even doughs. 

Little Tip: Trader Joe's has amazing pizza doughs! The garlic and herb dough is my favorite. 

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
• 1 (8-ounce) purchased pizza dough
• 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/3 cups, grated pasteurized mozzarella
• 2 Roma tomatoes, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 large garlic clove, minced, optional
• 6 fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Position 1 oven rack in the center and the second rack on the bottom of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Sprinkle the cornmeal over rimless baking sheets. Roll out each piece of pizza dough into a 10 to 11-inch-diameter round. Transfer  dough to prepared baking sheet.

Drizzle 2 teaspoons of oil over pizza dough. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the pizza dough, dividing equaling and leaving a 1-inch border around each pizza. Arrange the tomato slices in a single layer over the cheese. Sprinkle with the Parmesan. Arrange basil leaves on top, drizzle with a little more olive oil and sprinkle garlic all over. Bake the pizzas until the crusts are crisp and brown on the bottom and the cheese is melted on top, about 15 minutes. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of oil over pizza. Sprinkle with basil forgarnish and salt. Cut the pizza into wedges and serve immediately.