The No-skimp Basil Margherita Recipe
tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, lotsa basil
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 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 the Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Add the Cheeses
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce. Grate the parmesan cheese and sprinkle it on top.
- 4
Season the Pizza
Drizzle the olive oil over the top, then sprinkle with 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 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 6
Add the Basil
Once the pizza is out of the oven, generously top it with fresh basil leaves.
- 7
Slice and Serve
Slice the pizza and serve hot, drizzled with additional olive oil if desired.
