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Pizza with San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, and Basil

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

30 minutes4 servings
Pizza with San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, and Basil
Photo: Daniel from Glasgow, United Kingdom · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
  2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
  3. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border.
  4. Arrange the mozzarella slices over the sauce and top with fresh basil leaves.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and Parmesan if using.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

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