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- 4 Roma tomatoes, sliced
- 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 and 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
- 3/4 tsp. pepper, divided
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 lb. prepared pizza dough (or homemade pizza dough)
- Fresh basil to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Prepare a large cookie sheet with aluminum foil. In a single layer, lay out tomato slices.
- Drizzle tomatoes with olive oil, 1 teaspoon of the salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper.
- Use hands to ensure all of the tomatoes are covered evenly.
- Roast tomatoes for 30 minutes.
- While the tomatoes are roasting, combine crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic cloves, balsamic vinegar, sugar, basil, oregano and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Let simmer.
- When tomatoes are done, transfer to a food processor and blend until crushed. You can also do this by hand.
- Add tomatoes to sauce and stir. Let simmer for another 15 minutes.
- On a large cookie sheet, lay out parchment paper and roll out pizza dough. With the oven still at 400°F, bake for 10 minutes.
- Top with tomato sauce and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Slice and serve with fresh basil.
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