Margherita Recipe
san marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, evoo
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to the highest setting (usually around 475°F to 500°F). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 2
Add the Sauce
Spread the San Marzano tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 4
Add Basil
Scatter the fresh basil leaves over the mozzarella.
- 5
Drizzle with EVOO
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the top of the pizza.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake in the oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Season and Serve
Once out of the oven, season with salt to taste, slice, and serve immediately.
