Classic pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh basil.

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat as well.

Preheat the Oven

Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, typically about 12 inches in diameter.

Prepare the Dough

Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

Add Tomato Sauce

Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.

Add Cheese

Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the cheese. Drizzle olive oil on top for added flavor.

Season and Drizzle

Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the pizza stone). Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

Bake the Pizza

Once the pizza is out of the oven, scatter the fresh basil leaves on top before slicing.

Add Basil

Slice the pizza and serve hot. Enjoy your homemade Margherita pizza!

margherita pizza

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