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Margherita Pizza Recipe
Amy

Margherita Pizza

There’s something magical about a classic Margherita Pizza—its simplicity lets every ingredient shine. Best of all, this masterpiece comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick yet impressive meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (28-ounce) can whole San Marzano tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 2 small garlic cloves
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 500°F.
  2. In a food processor, place the tomatoes and their juices, olive oil, garlic, and salt. Process until smooth.
  3. Dust a baking sheet with cornmeal. Place the pizza dough on the baking sheet and stretch it into a large oval.
  4. Spread a heaping ½ cup of the tomato sauce* evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
  5. Top with the mozzarella and transfer to the hot oven. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crust is browned.
  6. Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil and pinches of red pepper flakes. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
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