Margherita Recipe
red sauce, roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil oil
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Roasted Tomatoes
Pizza
Method
Sauce Preparation
- 1
- 2
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the canned tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Reduce heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once thickened, set aside.
Roasted Tomatoes Preparation
- 3
Roast the Tomatoes
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss the cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 0.5 teaspoons of salt. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until they burst and are slightly caramelized.
Pizza Assembly and Baking
- 4
Prepare the Pizza Dough
On a lightly floured surface, stretch the pizza dough into a round shape, about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 5
Assemble the Pizza
Spread the red sauce evenly over the pizza dough. Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them over the sauce. Add the roasted tomatoes on top.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Preheat the oven to 250°C (482°F) and bake the pizza for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Finish with Basil Oil
Remove the pizza from the oven, drizzle with basil oil, and top with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.
