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Margherita Pizza with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Basil

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

30 minutes4 servings
Margherita Pizza with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Basil
Photo: Mack Male from Edmonton, AB, Canada · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. Roll out pizza dough into a circle.
  3. Spread tomato sauce over the dough.
  4. Top with slices of fresh mozzarella and fresh basil leaves.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 12-15 minutes.

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