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Classic Margherita Pizza with Tomato Sauce

A traditional Neapolitan pizza with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil, baked to perfection.

60 minutes4 servings
Classic Margherita Pizza with Tomato Sauce
Photo: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
  2. Knead the pizza dough and let it rise for 1 hour.
  3. Spread tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a border.
  4. Top with slices of fresh mozzarella and torn basil leaves.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 10-12 minutes.

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