Pizza Margherita Recipe
Roasted garlic marinara, mozzarella, diced tomatoes and fresh basil
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Ingredients
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Pizza Margherita Ingredients
Method
Pizza Margherita Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape.
- 3
Add the Sauce
Spread the roasted garlic marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 4
Add Cheese and Toppings
Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute them over the sauce. Add the diced tomatoes and season with salt and black pepper.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the heated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 6
Add Fresh Basil
Once out of the oven, drizzle the pizza with olive oil and scatter the fresh basil leaves on top.
- 7
Slice and Serve
Allow the pizza to cool for a minute, then slice and serve hot.
