The Margherita Pizza Recipe
Marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and your choice of sun-dried tomatoes or Roma tomatoes.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 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 Marinara Sauce
Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Add Cheese
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute it evenly over the sauce.
- 4
Add Tomatoes
If using sun-dried tomatoes, chop them into small pieces and sprinkle them over the mozzarella. If using Roma tomatoes, slice them thinly and arrange them on top.
- 5
Season the Pizza
Drizzle olive oil over the toppings, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Garnish with Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute. Top with fresh basil leaves before slicing.
- 8
Serve
Slice the pizza and serve hot, enjoying the fresh flavors of the Margherita!