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Classic Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil

Name: Classic Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb pizza dough; 1 cup tomato sauce; 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced; fresh basil leaves; olive oil; salt to taste

A traditional Neapolitan-style pizza with a simple yet flavorful combination of mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.

30 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface.
Spread tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a border for the crust.
Arrange mozzarella slices and fresh basil leaves on top.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

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