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Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) ball of store-bought pizza dough
- 1 cup whole-milk ricott
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Preparation
Step 1
Place the pizza dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and allow it to rest in a warm place for 1 hour.
Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 ° F.
In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, lemon zest, salt, and oregano. Set aside.
Using a touch of flour to prevent sticking, stretch out the pizza dough to an 11 × 16-inch oval. Turn a rimmed baking sheet upside down and drizzle with the olive oil. Place the dough on the baking sheet. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the crust, leaving a½-inch border around the edge. Divide the mozzarella evenly over the ricotta.
Place the pizza on the lowest rack in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Rotate the pizza to the upper rack and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until deep golden brown. Remove the pizza to a rack and sprinkle with the Parmigiano-Reggiano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Cut into pieces and serve.