Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsUplandMargherita Recipe

Margherita Recipe

Inspired by Upland
Time30m
Serves2

mozzarella, passata, basil + espelette

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Ingredients

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Pizza Ingredients

Method

Pizza Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    Preheat your oven to the highest setting (usually around 250°C / 482°F). Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Add Tomato Sauce

    Spread the passata evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

  3. 3

    Add Mozzarella

    Tear the mozzarella cheese into smaller pieces and distribute them evenly over the passata.

  4. 4

    Add Basil and Seasoning

    Scatter fresh basil leaves on top and sprinkle with espelette pepper. Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and add salt to taste.

  5. 5

    Bake the Pizza

    Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice it, and serve immediately.

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