Margherita Pizza

Based on 4 servings — values are AI-estimated and may vary

Ingredients

• •1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• •1 cup pizza sauce (preferably homemade or quality store-bought)
• •8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
• •2 medium tomatoes, sliced
• •Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
• •1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• •Salt, to taste
• •1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
• •Cornmeal or flour, for dusting pizza peel

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.

2. 2

   Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, ideally about 12 inches in diameter.

3. 3

   Dust your pizza peel with cornmeal or flour to prevent sticking, and transfer the rolled-out dough onto the peel.

4. 4

   Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

5. 5

   Evenly layer the fresh mozzarella slices and tomato slices on top of the sauce.

6. 6

   Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and add oregano if using.

7. 7

   Carefully slide the pizza from the peel onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet.

8. 8

   Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and melted. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing.