Margherita Pizza Recipe
Our delicious red sauce topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato and fresh basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation 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 tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella cheese into smaller pieces and distribute them evenly over the tomato sauce.
- 4
Season
Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Add Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves.
- 7
Slice and Serve
Allow the pizza to cool for a minute, slice it up, and serve hot.
