Pizza Margherita
The Margherita pizza, with its classic combination of tomato, mozzarella, and basil, is said to have been created in Naples in honor of Queen Margherita of Savoy in the late 19th century.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough into a round shape on a floured surface.
- Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Arrange the fresh mozzarella cheese slices on top of the sauce.
- Place fresh basil leaves on the pizza.
- Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve. If you’re in the mood for something even more authentic, check out our Homemade Pizza Dough recipe here!
Buon appetito!