Margherita Pizza (veg) Recipe
San Marzano tomato sauce, house-made fresh mozzarella, salt, basil, extra virgin olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 2
Add Sauce
Spread the San Marzano tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edge.
- 3
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 4
Season and Add Basil
Sprinkle salt over the pizza and add fresh basil leaves on top.
- 5
Drizzle Olive Oil
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the pizza for added flavor.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice, and enjoy your Margherita pizza!