Smoked Mozzarella Pizza

The smoked mozzarella pizza is topped with a light layer of marinara sauce, freshly smoked mozzarella cheese, fresh herbs and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan. It’s packed full of flavor and cooks in just about 20 minutes. 

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat liner.

• Spread out dough onto the prepared baking sheet and set aside.

• Spread the marinara sauce over the dough leaving 1-inch from the edge clear of sauce.

• Top with mozzarella slices and crushed red pepper.

• Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the dough is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

• Remove from the oven and sprinkle the top with the desired amount of fresh oregano and basil leaves. If they are large give them a rough chop.

• Sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese and cut into 8 slices.

Ingredients

1 pound pizza dough, room temperature

1/3 cup marinara sauce

6-8 thin slices fresh smoked mozzarella cheese

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Fresh oregano leaves, to taste

Fresh basil leaves, to taste

1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese