Margherita Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

plum tomatoes, fresh milk mozzarella, and basil with whole roasted garlic

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Ingredients

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1
Roast the Garlic
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the tops off the whole garlic bulbs to expose the cloves and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap in foil and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft and caramelized.
2
Prepare the Tomato Sauce
While the garlic is roasting, chop the plum tomatoes and place them in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down into a sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
3
Prepare the Cheese
Once the garlic is roasted, allow it to cool slightly, then squeeze the soft garlic into a bowl and mix with the fresh mozzarella cheese. Tear the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
4
Assemble the Margherita
Spread the tomato sauce evenly on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Distribute the roasted garlic and mozzarella evenly over the sauce. Add fresh basil leaves on top.
5
Bake
Place the assembled Margherita in the oven at 400°F (200°C) and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
6
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot, drizzled with a little more olive oil if desired.