Quick Margherita Pizza
70% authentic · Italian-American
A simplified Margherita pizza perfect for weeknights. Uses store-bought pizza dough and a simpler tomato sauce, but retains the classic flavors of tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
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Ingredients
- store-bought pizza dough1 lb
- pizza sauce1/2 cup
- shredded mozzarella cheese2 cups
- fresh basil leaves1/4 cup
- olive oil1 tbsp
- cornmeal or flourfor dusting
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or pizza pan, or dust with cornmeal/flour.
- 2
Stretch or roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape on the prepared surface.
- 3
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a border for the crust.
- 4
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Arrange fresh basil leaves on top.
- 5
Drizzle with olive oil.
- 6
Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 7
Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
