Margherita Pizza Recipe
Tony's rustic tomato sauce topped with generous portions of basil and fresh mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Pizza Dough
If using store-bought dough, follow package instructions. If making from scratch, prepare your dough and let it rise according to your recipe.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) or as high as your oven will go.
- 3
Shape the Dough
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a round shape, about 12 inches in diameter.
- 4
Add Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edge.
- 5
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella cheese into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 6
Season and Add Basil
Drizzle olive oil over the top, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and scatter fresh basil leaves on top.
- 7
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 8
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, slice, and enjoy your Margherita pizza!
