Pizza Italia: Classic Margherita

Experience the authentic taste of Italy with this classic Margherita pizza. Topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and fragrant basil, it's a simple yet flavorful dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine.

Italian
easy 20 min 480 cal
Steps

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). On a floured surface, stretch the pizza dough into an 8-inch round. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread the crushed tomatoes evenly over the dough, leaving a small border. Arrange the mozzarella slices on top of the tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling. Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy your Pizza Italia!

Ingredients

1 pizza dough round (about 8 inches) 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes 100g fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced A handful of fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt to taste A pinch of black pepper

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