Margherita Pizza Recipe
Fresh mozzarella, mutti tomato sauce & fresh basil
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure a hot cooking environment for the pizza.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out your pizza dough to your desired thickness, typically 10-12 inches in diameter.
- 3
Add the Sauce
Spread the Mutti tomato sauce evenly over the stretched dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 4
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 5
Season and Drizzle
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the cheese, and drizzle olive oil on top for added flavor.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Add Fresh Basil
Once out of the oven, scatter fresh basil leaves on top of the hot pizza for a fresh flavor.
- 8
Slice and Serve
Allow the pizza to cool for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve hot.
