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Classic Margherita Pizza with a Twist

A traditional Neapolitan-style pizza with a modern touch of fresh basil and mozzarella, topped with black olives and green peppers for added flavor and texture.

30 minutes4 servings
Classic Margherita Pizza with a Twist
Photo: Sri Namagiri Mahalakshmi Baskaran · CC BY 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. Roll out pizza dough and place on a baking sheet.
  3. Spread tomato sauce over the dough.
  4. Add slices of fresh mozzarella, black olives, and green peppers.
  5. Sprinkle with fresh basil and drizzle with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden.
  7. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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