Margherita Recipe
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella & basil
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Pizza
Method
Sauce Preparation
- 1
- 2
Add Tomatoes and Season
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, followed by salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Stir well to combine.
- 3
Simmer
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Pizza Assembly and Baking
- 4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 250°C (482°F) and place a pizza stone inside if you have one.
- 5
Roll out the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a pizza peel or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 6
Spread the Sauce
Evenly spread a generous amount of the prepared tomato sauce over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 7
Add Cheese and Basil
Place the sliced fresh mozzarella evenly on top of the sauce. Scatter the fresh basil leaves over the cheese.
- 8
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Lightly drizzle olive oil over the pizza for added flavor.
- 9
Bake the Pizza
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 10
Slice and Serve
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven. Allow it to cool for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve hot.