Classic Margherita Pizza

A timeless Italian favorite featuring a thin crust topped with fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fragrant basil leaves. Perfectly balanced flavors deliver a simple yet delicious meal.

Italian
Easy 20 min 600 cal
Steps

1. Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F). 2. Lightly flour a surface and roll out the pizza dough into a 8-inch circle. 3. Place the dough on a baking tray or pizza stone. 4. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border. 5. Arrange mozzarella slices evenly on top. 6. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the pizza. 7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly. 8. Remove from oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves. 9. Drizzle olive oil over the pizza before serving.

Ingredients

100g pizza dough 3 tbsp tomato sauce 100g fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 5 fresh basil leaves 1 tbsp olive oil Salt to taste Flour for dusting

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