Simple Pizza with Romano Cheese

 
   


This recipe is so easy, it is one of the most common pizzas I make.

 
You can have this pizza as is, or modify it by adding a bunch of different toppings. The concept is simple - a pizza crust, pizza sauce, romano cheese and some olive oil. You can use either a homemade pizza dough recipe, or use a store bought.
  Serves: 2 - 4  
     
 
 

 
  Ingredients   Italian Name  
  pizza dough/crust (homemade or store bought)   pasta  
  pizza sauce (homemade or store bought)   salsa  
  grated romano cheese   romano formaggio  
  olive oil   aglio  
         
  Instructions      
1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
2. If using homemade pizza dough, roll out in a pizza shape about 1/4" thick.
3. Oil a pizza pan a place dough inside.
4. Top with sauce by evenly spreading the sauce around.
5. Sprinkle with a generous layer of the grated Romano cheese and any other toppings.
6. Drizzle with Olive oil.
7. Bake for 12- 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and cheese has melted.
   
  TIP #1: For a crispier crust, you can cook the pizza right on the rack (rub bottom with a little bit of olive oil) or even on a grill.
  TIP #2: I have found cooking time always varies, especially with the number of toppings used, and the thickness of the dough.
  TIP #3: if using a lot of toppings, bake the pizza crust for about 5 minutes prior to placing any toppings on. I do this quite often, especially if I'm using tomatoes as a topping.
   
 
   
   
   
               
 
 
 
 

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