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Neapolitan Pizza with San Marzano Tomato Sauce and Basil Garnish

A traditional Italian pizza with San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil, baked in a wood-fired oven for authentic flavor.

60 minutes4 servings
Neapolitan Pizza with San Marzano Tomato Sauce and Basil Garnish
Photo: Jjanhone · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix 500g of 00 flour with 10g of salt and 10g of yeast dissolved in 300ml of warm water.
  2. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth, then let it rest for 1 hour at room temperature.
  3. Preheat a wood-fired oven to 250°C (480°F) or use a pizza stone in a regular oven.
  4. Spread a thin layer of San Marzano tomato sauce on the dough, add slices of fresh mozzarella, and top with basil leaves.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

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