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Classic Italian Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil

A traditional Neapolitan-style pizza with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil, baked in a wood-fired oven for a crisp crust.

30 minutes4 servings
Classic Italian Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil
Photo: Katrin Gilger · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
  2. Roll out dough into a 12-inch circle and transfer to preheated stone.
  3. Spread tomato sauce over dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
  4. Arrange mozzarella slices and basil leaves on top.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and bubbly.

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