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Fresh Basil Margherita Pizza with Mozzarella Layers

A traditional Italian pizza with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil.

30 minutes4 servings
Fresh Basil Margherita Pizza with Mozzarella Layers
Photo: Contrapunctus-1 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F (250°C).
  2. Roll out the pizza dough and place on a baking sheet.
  3. Spread tomato sauce over the dough.
  4. Arrange mozzarella slices on top.
  5. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves.
  6. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden.

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