Margherita Recipe
Italian tomato sauce, EVOO, basil, fresh mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Margherita Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) or use a pizza stone if available.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness (usually about 1/4 inch thick). Transfer it to a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 4
Add Mozzarella
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and evenly distribute it over the tomato sauce.
- 5
Add Basil and Olive Oil
Scatter fresh basil leaves over the mozzarella and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt to taste.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Serve
Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, slice, and serve immediately. Enjoy your Margherita pizza!