Margherita Recipe
Bianco DiNapoli Red Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Sicilian EVOO, Fresh Basil
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Cheese
Oil
Herbs
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for baking the pizza.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
If you're using store-bought pizza dough, roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. If making from scratch, prepare your favorite pizza dough recipe.
Assembling the Pizza
- 3
Spread the Sauce
Take the Bianco DiNapoli Red Sauce and spread it evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
- 4
Add the Mozzarella
Tear the Fresh Mozzarella Cheese into smaller pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 5
Drizzle the Oil
Drizzle the Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil over the top of the assembled pizza to enhance flavor.
- 6
Add Fresh Basil
Tear the Fresh Basil leaves and sprinkle them on top of the cheese for a fresh aroma and flavor.
Baking
- 7
Bake the Pizza
Carefully place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Serving
- 8
Slice and Serve
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice it into wedges and serve hot, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.