Make-Your-Own Cheese Pizza
An easy-to-make homemade pizza is made even better and tastier. A classic recipe the entire family is guaranteed to love! A recipe that can be enjoyed on any occasion. A cheese pizza that is a total winner.
Servings 1 large pizza, with extra sauce
Ingredients
pizza sauce
- One 15 oz (425g) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
- One 6 oz (170g) can no-salt-added tomato paste
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 pinches of garlic powder
- ½ cup (120ml) water
- salt and black pepper to taste
pizzas
- 1 or more individual store-bought pizza crusts (or you can use your favorite pizza dough recipe—most are vegan; use gluten-free if necessary)
- basic cashew cheese sauce
- + assorted pizza toppings, such as sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, red onion, artichoke hearts, chopped fresh tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, olives, pineapple, chopped fresh basil
- sliced vegan sausage, chopped chickenless strips, or beefless crumbles (optional)
Instructions
To make the pizza sauce:
- Combine the tomato sauce, tomato paste, olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and water in a medium pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, until thickened.
- While the sauce is simmering, follow the instructions for your pizza crust(s) or pizza dough recipe for preheating the oven and preparation. Prepare your toppings and place them on a tray or set them out on the counter, getting them ready for the teens to invade.
- Once the oven is hot, spread sauce on top of the crust(s), leaving 1 inch (2.5cm) around the perimeter. Drizzle or spoon the cheese sauce over the top, using as much or as little as you like. If the crusts are small enough, everyone can add make their own individual pizza. If the crusts are large, you can let each person add toppings of their choice to half of a pizza.
- Bake the pizza(s) according to the recipe instructions. Once done, remove the pizza(s) from the oven, slice, and serve.
