For the Sauce: Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor. Pulse on high until smooth. If you’re using this recipe for spaghetti, simmer the sauce on the stovetop for 30 minutes. No cooking is required if you’re using this recipe for pizza.
For the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the warm water. After about 5 minutes, the yeast will begin to foam. Stir in the salt.
Using the dough hook on your stand mixer (you can also mix the dough by hand), gradually add one cup of flour at at time. Mix the flour and yeast mixture together.
Knead the dough with the bread hook or by hand until the dough is smooth and elastic, adding a tsp of water at a time, if needed. You may not need all 3 cups of flour.
Coat the dough with olive oil (2 Tablespoons). Cover the bowl with a towel. Let the dough rest on the counter for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
Place a baking stone in the oven and preheat the oven to 490F.
While the oven is heating and stone is getting hot, roll out the dough on a well floured surface.
Remove the baking stone from the oven and quickly place the dough on the hot stone. Top with sauce, cheese, and toppings.
Bake for 15- 20 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese bubbles. Makes 2 medium pizzas or 1 large.