Zucchini Pizza

Ingredients

 * Olive oil for brushing
 * Cornmeal (optional)
 * 1 pound fresh pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
 * ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
 * 1 cup 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
 * ¾ cup thinly sliced zucchini (⅛-inch thick, about 22 slices)
 * ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
 * kosher salt as needed for seasoning
 * black pepper as needed for seasoning
 * Red pepper flakes for garnish, optional
 * Shaved parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

 * 1) Allow pizza dough to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
 * 2) Set the oven rack to the lower position. Preheat to 500ºF (260ºC).
 * 3) Lightly bruzh a large baking sheet with olive oil.
 * 4) Evenly sprinkle cornmeal on the pan if desired.
 * 5) On a lightly floured surface, stretch and shape the dough into a 10-inch circle.
 * 6) Transfer dough to the baking sheet.
 * 7) Use fingers to press into a 12-inch circle. Leave the edges slightly thicker, about ½-inch tall and wide.
 * 8) Brush some olive oil on the edges of the dough to make the crust crispier when baked.
 * 9) Spread the pizza sauce on top, followed by the cheese, and zucchini.
 * 10) Sprinkle the Italian seasonings on top, and some salt and pepper.
 * 11) Bake the pizza on the lowest oven rack until the crust is golden brown, and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 to 12 minutes.
 * 12) Sprinkle some red pepper flakes (if using) and parmesan cheese on top.
 * 13) Slice and serve pizza immediately when still hot.