Classic Margherita Menucci Recipe
Fresh mozzarella cheese, house-made tomato sauce, Pecorino Romano & fresh basil
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pizza Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, creating a round shape.
- 2
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread the house-made tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella cheese into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 4
Add Pecorino Romano
Grate the Pecorino Romano cheese and sprinkle it over the pizza.
- 5
Season and Drizzle
Sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste, then drizzle olive oil over the top.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Once out of the oven, add fresh basil leaves on top. Slice and serve immediately.
