The Original

It’s called The Original for a reason. To me, the quintessential American classic is a plain cheese pizza from a classic New York City pizzeria. Whether it’s the Original Ray’s, the Original Tony’s, the Original Luigi’s, or the Original ... whatever, this recipe conjures that feeling you get when you order a cheese slice, add oregano, chile flakes, and a little funky Parm on top, and it all comes together with the right balance of crust, sauce, and stringy mozzarella— where the chees