Try a Chicago-Style Pizza Recipe That's Not Out of Your Depth

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Easy as pie!
Easy as pie!

Every time we visit the city of Chicago, there is always a guaranteed visit to a Cubs game and a Chicago-style pizza restaurant. We are big fans of the delicious layered pizza pie that takes careful timing to prepare. Although this version is not quite as time-consuming, it's great to satisfy our deep-dish pizza craving as we wait for our next Windy City excursion.

Ingredients
1-14 ounce can peeled crushed tomatoes
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1- 11 ounce refrigerated french bread dough
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
4 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced
1/3 cup parmesan, shredded

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Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
2. In a large bowl, combine crushed tomatoes with garlic, parsley, oregano and basil.
3. Brush 9-inch cake pan with olive oil.
4. On a floured surface, roll bread dough to 10-inches round. Transfer dough to pan, pressing 1-inch up the sides.
5. Spread dough with 3/4 cup tomato mixture and top with 1 cup mozzarella.
6. Arrange pepperoni slices in a single layer over mozzarella, then add a layer of remaining tomato mixture and the remaining mozzarella and pepperoni. Top with Parmesan cheese.
7. Bake for 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

- By Ericka Sanchez

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