Pizza Margherita - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. tomatoes, peeled or 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper
1 to 2 Tbsp. olive oil
4 oz. Mozzarella cheese
6 to 8 fresh basil leaves

Preparation

Brush crust (dough) with oil.
Spoon topping over dough. Arrange cheese over pizza.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, 2 to 3 basil leaves and remaining oil. Bake 20 minutes until cheese has melted and dough looks crisp and golden. Sprinkle with remaining basil leaves. Serve at once.