Margherita Classico Recipe
Margherita Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil, EVOO, Oregano
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Pizza
Method
Sauce Preparation
- 1
- 2
Add Tomatoes
Add the canned whole tomatoes, including their juice, to the saucepan. Use a wooden spoon to break the tomatoes into smaller pieces.
- 3
Season the Sauce
Stir in the salt, sugar, and dried oregano. Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
Pizza Assembly
- 4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to its highest setting, usually around 250°C (482°F). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- 5
Prepare the Dough
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer it to a pizza peel or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 6
Spread the Sauce
Spread the prepared Margherita sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 7
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 8
Bake the Pizza
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and immediately scatter fresh basil leaves on top. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before slicing and serving.
