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Classic Margherita Pizza

ItalianVegetarianComfort Food

A simple yet delicious traditional Italian pizza with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
4.7 (42 ratings)
Classic Margherita Pizza

Ingredients

Servings: 4

  • 250 g
    pizza dough (room temperature)
  • 125 g
    fresh mozzarella (torn into pieces)
  • 80 ml
    tomato sauce
  • 1 handful
    fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp
    extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) or as high as it goes. If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.

2

On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.

3

Transfer the dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

4

Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edge for the crust.

Step 4
5

Distribute the torn mozzarella pieces evenly over the sauce.

6

Bake the pizza for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

7

Remove from the oven and immediately scatter the fresh basil leaves over the top.

Step 7
8

Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Slice and serve immediately.

Chef's Tips

For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients, especially the tomato sauce and mozzarella. If you can find it, buffalo mozzarella makes this pizza extra special.