Margherita Pizza Recipe
This Margherita pizza is a classic Italian dish, featuring a crispy crust topped with olive oil, fresh garlic, ripe Roma tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil. A simple yet delicious recipe that brings the authentic taste of Italy to your home kitchen.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: : 1 large pizza (about 4 slices per person)
- Category: Main CourseMain Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 recipe for pizza dough (or use premade pizza crust)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 medium Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 3 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 7 large basil leaves, torn into small pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and oil a large pizza pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine olive oil and minced garlic. Add the tomato slices and let them marinate for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, remove the tomatoes from the oil mixture and set them aside.
- Spread the pizza dough onto the prepared pan and brush with the garlic and olive oil mixture.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the dough. Arrange the marinated tomato slices on top.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges of the pizza are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, and sprinkle the torn basil leaves evenly over the pizza.
- Let the pizza rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Notes
- Vegan Option: Use vegan mozzarella cheese and skip the Parmesan for a plant-based Margherita pizza.
- Protein Additions: Try adding grilled chicken, or anchovies for extra flavor.
- Spicy Version: Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist on this classic pizza.
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