Italian Margherita Pizza Recipe

• 1 pound fresh pizza dough
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• emoji of pizza
• emoji of tomato
• emoji of cheese
• emoji of basil

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a circle.
3. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled pizza pan and press the dough into the pan.
4. Spoon the tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edge.
5. Arrange the sliced mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.
6. Sprinkle the chopped basil leaves on top of the cheese.
7. Drizzle the olive oil over the pizza.
8. Season the pizza with salt and black pepper.
9. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

This Margherita Pizza is a classic Italian pizza that is simple to make and delicious to eat. For more Italian recipes, check out our Pasta or International categories.