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Neapolitan Pizza with Tomato Sauce and Fresh Basil Topping

Name: Neapolitan Pizza with Tomato Sauce and Fresh Basil Topping
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 00 flour; water; yeast; salt; tomatoes; fresh mozzarella; fresh basil; olive oil

A traditional Italian pizza with a simple yet flavorful tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil.

90 minutes4 servings

Method

In a large bowl, mix 500g of 00 flour with 10g of salt and 10g of yeast. Gradually add 300ml of water and mix until a dough forms. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 250°C (475°F) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
In a saucepan, cook 400g of crushed tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper for 20 minutes. Add fresh basil at the end.
On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a circle. Spread the tomato sauce, add slices of fresh mozzarella, and top with basil leaves.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and bubbly. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.

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