Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsBoxcar Bar + ArcadeMargherita Recipe

Margherita Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Classic Margherita pizza.

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Ingredients

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Pizza Ingredients

Method

Preparation Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.

  2. 2

    Add Tomato Sauce

    Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

  3. 3

    Add Cheese

    Tear the fresh mozzarella cheese into pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.

  4. 4

    Season and Add Basil

    Sprinkle salt over the cheese and add fresh basil leaves on top.

  5. 5

    Drizzle with Olive Oil

    Drizzle olive oil over the toppings for added flavor.

  6. 6

    Bake the Pizza

    Carefully place the pizza in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice, and serve hot.

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