Queen Margherita Recipe
House Red Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Local Basil, Herb Oil
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 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, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a round shape, about 12 inches in diameter.
- 3
Add the Sauce
Spread the house red sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add the Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into smaller pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
- 5
Add the Basil
Scatter fresh basil leaves over the cheese.
- 6
Drizzle with Oil
Drizzle herb oil and olive oil over the entire pizza for added flavor.
- 7
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza on a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 8
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool slightly, slice, and serve hot.
