Margherita Pizza with Basil and Mozzarella

Pasta and Pizza | Italian cuisine

⏳ Time

1 hour 30 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Margherita Pizza with Basil and Mozzarella

Ingredients

Tomatoes - 8 pieces
Fresh basil leaves - 24 pieces
Garlic - 4 cloves
Olive Oil - 3 fl oz
Tomato Puree - 2 tablespoons
Pizza Flour - 17.6 oz
Melted Cheese - 14.1 oz

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Cut the tomatoes and remove the seeds and juice. Chop them into pieces, place in a blender, and puree, adding 8 basil leaves. Add finely chopped garlic, tomato puree, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and mix well.

Step 2

Roll out the dough into two thin circles and place them on greased baking sheets. Drizzle the dough with a small amount of olive oil. Spread the tomato sauce on top and smooth it out. Sprinkle with grated mozzarella and drizzle with olive oil.

Step 3

Bake the pizza for 5–12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and crispy. Before serving, drizzle with a small amount of olive oil and sprinkle with basil leaves.