Classic Margherita Pizza
A simple, ingredient-driven pizza with fresh mozzarella, basil, and a bright tomato sauce.
⏱ 25 min🍽 4 servings
dinnervegetarianitalian
Ingredients
- •1 pizza dough ball
- •1/2 cup crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- •8 oz fresh mozzarella, torn
- •Fresh basil leaves
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •Salt to taste
Steps
- 1.Preheat oven (with a pizza stone if you have one) to 500°F / 260°C.
- 2.Stretch the dough into a 12-inch round on a floured surface.
- 3.Spread the crushed tomatoes evenly, leaving a border for the crust.
- 4.Scatter torn mozzarella over the sauce.
- 5.Bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- 6.Top with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.