Tomato Margherita Pizza

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This Tomato Margherita Pizza is a classic pizza that never goes out of style. With a simple tomato sauce, gooey fresh mozzarella, a sprinkle of parmesan, sliced tomatoes, and fresh basil on top at the end. It's everything you want in a simple homemade pizza, that tastes like its from a restaurant!

Prep Time20

Cook Time12

Total Time32

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: Easy, margherita pizza, tomato margherita pizza, tomato pizza

Servings: pizzas

Calories: 533kcal

Ingredients

14 oz San Marzano Tomatoes
1 tsp Olive Oil
2 small Garlic Cloves
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Cornmeal and flour mixture (for dusting)
1 batch pizza dough (about 16 oz)
8 oz Fresh Mozzarella
2 large Tomatoes (sliced)
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a baking stone into the oven to let it preheat with the oven. (Or preheat a pizza oven)
Add the San Marzano Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Garlic Cloves, Salt and Pepper to a blender. Pulse several times until the sauce is smooth. 14 oz San Marzano Tomatoes, 1 tsp Olive Oil , 2 small Garlic Cloves , 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/4 tsp Black Pepper,
Separate the prepared pizza dough into four equal portions. Roll them into a ball, pinching the edges into the bottom of the ball. 1 batch pizza dough
Sprinkle corn meal and flour onto a wooden or petal pizza paddle. Roll out one portion of pizza dough at a time into 10-12 inch pizzas, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cornmeal and flour mixture
Add about 1/4 cup of the pizza sauce onto the prepared dough and spread it evenly over the pizza crust, leaving about 1/2 inch on the edge of the crust.
Cut or tear the Mozzarella into 1/2 inch pieces. Sprinkle 1/4 of the mozzarella pieces evenly over the top of the sauce.8 oz Fresh Mozzarella
Spread 4 to 5 tomato slices on top of the cheese. 2 large Tomatoes
Sprinkle the grated Parmigianno cheese over the pizza. 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
Transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone. Bake the pizza for 10 to 15 minutes or until the dough is done and the cheese is melted. (Or bake for 2-3 minutes in a pizza oven)
Remove from the oven and top the pizza with a few fresh basil leaves.
Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired. Red Pepper Flakes
Let the pizza cool for 2 to 3 minutes, then slice and serve warm.

Notes

Don't Overload the Pizza: If you're customizing the pizza and adding a few extra toppings, don't over do it. You want the pizza to cook evenly without having a doughy center, or uncooked cheese.

Add Basil After: We want the basil to stay fresh and vibrant, so we add it to the pizza after we bake it. This gives it that perfect green color, and fresh basil flavor.

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