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Classic Margherita Pizza

Prep: 40 min Cook: 15 min Total: 55 min
Italian Vegetarian Main Course
Traditional Neapolitan pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Pizza dough
  • ¾ cup Tomato sauce
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup Fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a pizza stone inside if available.

  2. 2

    Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to desired thickness.

  3. 3

    Spread tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border.

  4. 4

    Tear mozzarella into small pieces and distribute them over the sauce.

  5. 5

    Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.

  6. 6

    Bake in the preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.

  7. 7

    Remove from the oven and immediately add fresh basil leaves.

  8. 8

    Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Reviews & Comments

5.0
(1 reviews)
hcvaughn
Mar 13, 2025 9:38 PM