Main Dish

Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil

Name: Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 ball Pizza Dough; 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce; 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella; 1/2 cup Fresh Basil Leaves; 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The quintessential Italian pizza. A thin, crispy crust topped with rich tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and aromatic basil.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Servings2

PizzaItalianVegetarianClassic

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven (and pizza stone if using) to 500°F (260°C).
2
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3
Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce, leaving room for the crust.
4
Top with slices of fresh mozzarella and a drizzle of olive oil.
5
Bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is charred and cheese is bubbly. Add fresh basil before serving.