Homemade Margherita Pizza

⏱ Prep: 20 min 🔥 Cook: 15 min 🍽 2 servings

Classic Italian Margherita pizza with fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil. Simple ingredients, incredible flavor – better than delivery!

Ingredients

• 1 ball of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• ½ cup good quality tomato sauce or crushed San Marzano tomatoes
• 200g (7 oz) fresh mozzarella, sliced or torn
• Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and black pepper
• Optional: grated Parmesan

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to the highest temperature (475–500°F / 245–260°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
2. On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a pizza peel or baking sheet lined with parchment.
3. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
4. Scatter the mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
5. Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
6. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
7. Remove from oven, top with fresh basil leaves, and drizzle with a little more olive oil. Slice and serve immediately.