Margherita Recipe
Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella, & tomato sauce
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Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Tomatoes
Wash the Roma tomatoes thoroughly. Cut them into thin slices and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Basil
Rinse the fresh basil leaves under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel and set aside.
- 3
Slice the Mozzarella
Cut the mozzarella cheese into thin slices and set aside.
Assembly
- 4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 5
Spread the Tomato Sauce
On a baking sheet or pizza stone, spread the tomato sauce evenly to cover the surface.
- 6
Layer the Ingredients
Place the sliced Roma tomatoes evenly over the tomato sauce. Add the sliced mozzarella cheese on top of the tomatoes. Sprinkle the fresh basil leaves over the mozzarella.
- 7
Season
Drizzle olive oil over the assembled pizza. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Baking
- 8
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the mozzarella is bubbly and golden.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!