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Quick Margherita Pizza
70% authentic · Italian-American
A simplified Margherita pizza perfect for weeknights. Uses pre-made pizza dough and a quicker sauce, while still capturing the classic flavors.
Ingredients
- Pre-made pizza dough or crust1 large
- Pizza sauce or crushed tomatoes1 cup
- Shredded mozzarella cheese2 cups
- Fresh basil leaves1/4 cup, chopped
- Olive oil1 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven according to pizza dough/crust package instructions (usually around 200-220°C or 400-425°F).
- 2
Place the pizza dough or crust on a baking sheet or pizza pan.
- 3
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 4
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- 5
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 7
Remove from oven, top with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve.
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