Classic Margherita Pizza
This classic Margherita pizza recipe is a simple yet delicious dish, beloved for its minimalistic ingredients that highlight the flavors of fresh basil, mozzarella cheese, and tomatoes. Here's how to make it at home.
Preparation time
20 minutes
Cooking time
15 minutes
Number of servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 tomatoes, sliced
8 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
Fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 tomatoes, sliced
8 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
Fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Arrange the tomato slices and mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the sauce.
Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and season with salt and pepper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Slice, serve, and enjoy!