grandma-pie-pizza

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
• 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 4 canned oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained and chopped (optional)
• 1 pound fresh pizza dough, at room temperature
• 12 ounces low-moisture part-skim mozzarella, shredded (about 3 cups)
• 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish