Margherita Pizza Recipe
Tomato Sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese & basil
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) or the highest setting available.
- 2
Prepare the Pizza Dough
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 3
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella cheese into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the tomato sauce.
- 5
Season
Drizzle olive oil over the pizza, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Add Fresh Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven and top it with fresh basil leaves.
- 8
Slice and Serve
Let the pizza cool for a minute, then slice and serve hot.
