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Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil and Tomato Sauce

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

30 minutes4 servings
Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil and Tomato Sauce
Photo: Peachyeung316 · CC BY-SA 4.0

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. Top with fresh mozzarella slices and fresh basil leaves.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden.
  7. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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