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Classic Pizza Margherita
Traditional Neapolitan pizza with San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil.
ā4.9(456 reviews)
šØāš³by Chef Antonio Rossi
ā²ļø 60 min
Total Time
45m prep + 15m cook
š„ 4
Servings
š Easy
Difficulty
Perfect for easy cooks
Calories
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š Ingredients
1
Pizza dough1 ball
š” Store-bought or homemade
2
San Marzano tomatoes1/2 cup
š” Crushed by hand
3
Fresh mozzarella8 oz
š” Buffalo mozzarella preferred
4
Fresh basil10-12 leaves
5
Extra virgin olive oil2 tbsp
6
Sea saltTo taste
7
Black pepperTo taste
šØāš³ Instructions
1
Preheat oven
ā±ļø 30 minPreheat oven to highest setting (usually 475-500Ā°F) with pizza stone inside.
š” Pro Tip: A hot oven and stone are crucial for crispy crust
2
Prepare the dough
ā±ļø 5 minRoll out pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches diameter.
š” Pro Tip: Let dough come to room temperature first for easier stretching
3
Add sauce
ā±ļø 2 minSpread crushed tomatoes evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for crust.
š” Pro Tip: Less is more - don't overload with sauce
4
Add cheese
ā±ļø 2 minTear mozzarella into small pieces and distribute evenly over the sauce.
š” Pro Tip: Pat mozzarella dry to prevent soggy pizza
5
Bake the pizza
ā±ļø 12-15 minTransfer to hot pizza stone and bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
š” Pro Tip: Use a pizza peel or inverted baking sheet to transfer
6
Finish and serve
ā±ļø 1 minRemove from oven, top with fresh basil, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
š” Pro Tip: Add basil after baking to keep it vibrant green
š·ļø Recipe Tags
#pizza#italian#vegetarian#classic#mozzarella
