Slice Of Margherita Recipe
Tomato sauce with mozzarella, fresh mozzarella & fresh basil.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Margherita Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure a crispy crust.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a round shape about 12 inches in diameter.
- 3
Add Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 5
Season
Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Add Basil
Once out of the oven, scatter fresh basil leaves over the top of the pizza.
- 8
Slice and Serve
Allow to cool slightly, slice, and serve while hot.
