Margherita Pizza

Margherita Pizza

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8–12 minutes
Servings: 2–3
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 prepared pizza dough ball
  • ½ cup crushed tomatoes
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, drained and sliced
  • 8–10 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 500°F.
  2. Stretch the dough into a thin 12-inch circle.
  3. Spread the crushed tomatoes over the dough and sprinkle with salt.
  4. Arrange the fresh mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
  5. Bake for 8–12 minutes, until the crust is golden.
  6. Top with fresh basil and drizzle with olive oil before serving.