Margherita Pizza

This Margherita pizza combines a homemade pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil for the ultimate tantalizing taste experience.

Course appetizer/lunch, dinner, main meal pizza

Cuisine American Italian

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 30

Dough Resting Time 2

Total Time 2 55

Servings servings

Calories 278kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

1 lb pizza dough
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves crushed garlic
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 ½ cups crushed tomatoes
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ tablespoon cornmeal
8 ounces fresh mozzarella
Basil leaves sliced into ribbons
¼ cup freshly shaved parmesan
Red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

Remove the pizza dough from the fridge and place it in a bowl lightly brushed with olive oil. Cover and let it rest for about 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Preheat a 12-inch pizza stone in the oven.
Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over low heat. Cook the garlic and oregano for 1 minute, while stirring. Stir in the crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Simmer for a few minutes while you work the pizza dough.
Spread the cornmeal on a clean work surface. Pat out the pizza dough. Carefully move it to the preheated stone, dock it, and prebake for 6-7 minutes.
Spread the pizza sauce over the prebaked crust. Top with mozzarella slices.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.
Sprinkle with basil ribbons, shaved Parmesan cheese, and, if desired, crushed red pepper.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a covered skillet over medium-low heat for 6-7 minutes on the stovetop.

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