Margarita Pizza Recipe
with marinara sauce fresh basil and mozerlla cheese
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Pizza Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure a crispy crust.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a circle approximately 12 inches in diameter.
- 3
Add Marinara Sauce
Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella cheese into smaller pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 5
Season
Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
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 brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Add Fresh Basil
Once out of the oven, scatter fresh basil leaves on top of the pizza.
- 8
Slice and Serve
Let the pizza cool for a minute, then slice and serve hot.
