Margherita Recipe
marinara / fresh mozzarella / heirloom cherry tomatoes / fresh basil
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Base
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the pizza dough.
- 2
Add Toppings
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and scatter them on top of the marinara sauce. Halve the heirloom cherry tomatoes and distribute them evenly over the cheese.
- 3
Season and Bake
Drizzle olive oil over the toppings and season with salt and black pepper. Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 4
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Top with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.
