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Margherita Pizza

Fresh mozzarella and basil with a crispy crust and tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pizza crust
  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 475°F.
  2. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the crust.
  3. Arrange the mozzarella slices on top.
  4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  5. Scatter with fresh basil, drizzle with olive oil, and slice.

Notes

A naan or flatbread makes a great shortcut crust.