Classic Margherita Pizza
Perfect Homemade Margherita Pizza Recipe
About this recipe
Experience the true taste of Italy with our modern Margherita pizza recipe—a home-baked delight with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fragrant basil. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures a delicious pizza that's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. A perfect meal for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 store-bought pizza dough or homemade dough
- 1/3 cup tomato sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a pizza stone inside.
- 2
On a floured surface, roll or stretch the pizza dough to your preferred thickness.
- 3
Transfer the dough to a floured pizza peel or sheet of parchment paper.
- 4
Spread the tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 5
Distribute the mozzarella slices evenly over the sauce.
- 6
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, a pinch of salt, and pepper to taste.
- 7
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 7-10 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 8
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and drizzle a little olive oil over the top before serving.
Chef's tip
If you don't have a pizza stone, you can use a baking sheet instead. For extra flavor, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes before serving.
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