Italian · Classics · Vegetarian · Nut-free

Margherita Pizza

Blistered crust, bright tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil.

Ingredients

• • 1 ball pizza dough
• • 200 g canned tomatoes
• • 80 g mozzarella
• • 2 tbsp basil
• • 2 tbsp olive oil
• • 2 cloves garlic
• • ½ tsp (or to taste) salt

Method

1. 1Crush tomatoes with garlic and salt for a simple sauce.
2. 2Stretch dough thin; spread sauce and torn mozzarella.
3. 3Bake at your oven's highest heat until blistered, 7–10 minutes.
4. 4Finish with basil leaves and olive oil.

Nutrition per serving (estimate)

Written for The Larder, based on the widely published classic version of this dish. Not reproduced from a copyrighted recipe.