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Baked Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil and Olive Oil

Name: Baked Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil and Olive Oil
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb pizza dough; 1/2 lb fresh mozzarella; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; 1/2 cup marinara sauce; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt to taste

A traditional Italian pizza with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil

35 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C)
Roll out pizza dough
Spread marinara sauce evenly
Top with mozzarella and Parmesan
Bake 12-15 minutes until crust is golden
Add fresh basil leaves before serving
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt

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