Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsNostranaMargherita Recipe

Margherita Recipe

Inspired by Nostrana
Time30m
Serves2

mozzarella, tomato, basil, olive oil

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Ingredients

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Method

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  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    If using store-bought pizza dough, skip to Step 2. If making from scratch, combine flour, water, yeast, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Knead until smooth, then let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 250°C (482°F) or the highest setting. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.

  3. 3

    Roll Out the Dough

    On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large round shape, about 10-12 inches in diameter. Make sure it’s evenly thick.

  4. 4

    Add Tomato Sauce

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

  5. 5

    Add Mozzarella

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

  6. 6

    Add Basil and Salt

    Place the fresh basil leaves on top of the cheese and sprinkle with salt to taste.

  7. 7

    Drizzle Olive Oil

    Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the pizza for added flavor.

  8. 8

    Bake the Pizza

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

  9. 9

    Serve

    Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve hot.

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