A classic Italian dish featuring fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.

🧾 Ingredients

  • Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • Tomato sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • Fresh mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper

✅ Steps to Make Margherita Pizza

  1. Prepare the dough

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    Knead and let the dough rise until doubled in size.

  2. Make the sauce

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    Blend ripe tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  3. Assemble the pizza

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    Spread sauce on the dough, add sliced mozzarella, and top with basil.

  4. Bake to perfection

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    Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) and bake for 10–12 minutes.

📚 Expand Your Knowledge

Learn more about Italian pizza ingredients here.