Description
Enjoy the classic flavors of Italy with this homemade Margherita Pizza recipe. Simple yet delicious, this pizza features a flavorful tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and fragrant fresh basil leaves.
Ingredients
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Sauce:
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole San Marzano tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Pizza:
- Cornmeal, for stretching the dough
- 1 pound Pizza Dough, store-bought or homemade
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, torn or thinly sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Red pepper flakes, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 500°F. In a food processor, blend the whole San Marzano tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and salt until smooth.
- Dust a baking sheet with cornmeal. Stretch the pizza dough on the baking sheet into a large oval shape.
- Spread the tomato sauce over the dough. Leave a border around the edges. Top with mozzarella and bake for 10-12 minutes until crust is browned.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with basil, red pepper flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Notes
- Store leftover pizza sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
