Classic Margherita Pizza
Enjoy this classic Margherita pizza recipe, with a perfect combination of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil leaves, sure to please everyone's taste buds.
15m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
4
Servings
Ingredients
1 lb. pizza dough
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Step 2
Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round and transfer to a lightly floured pizza pan.
Step 3
Spread the tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a border around the edges.
Step 4
Sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the sauce.
Step 5
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Step 6
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 7
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh basil leaves, and serve immediately.