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Pizza Margherita

[heart_this] · Jan 10, 2011 · 31 Comments

Pizza Margherita

Sometimes the simplest can be the best which is quite possibly the case with pizzas. Sure you can go all out with your pizza toppings but there is something magical about a simple pizza topped with a good tomato sauce, mozzarella and some fresh basil! I already had my pizza dough so the next step was the tomato sauce and adhering to the keep it simple theme, I went with a sauce that was seasoned with some garlic and oregano. If tomatoes had been in season I would have gone with fresh vine ripened tomatoes but canned works well in the winter. For the cheese, you can go either with a ball of fresh mozzarella or you can go with a grated harder mozzarella. When it comes to the basil you could easily mix it in with the tomato sauce but I like to preserve the freshness of it so I add it after pulling the pizza out of the oven. This pizza margherita certainly brought me back to my vacation in Italy and I am glad that I can reproduce some of those amazing pizzas at home!

Pizza Margherita

Pizza Margherita

Pizza Margherita

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 1
ingredients
  • 1 thin crust pizza dough
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 ball fresh mozzarella (sliced 1/4 inch thick)
  • a handful basil leaves
directions
  1. Roll the dough out very thinly on a lightly floured surface.
  2. Poke the dough with a fork all over.
  3. Place the dough on a pan and bake in a preheated 500F/260C oven until it just starts to turn golden brown, about 4 minutes.
  4. Pull the pizza out of the oven and top with the pizza sauce and mozzarella.
  5. Bake in the 500F/260C oven until the edges are golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
  6. Top with basil and enjoy.
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Comments

  1. bellini valli says

    January 11, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    This is definitely one of my favourites ways with pizza Kevin, a little cheese and basil go a long way on flavour.

    Reply
  2. Prathima Rao says

    January 11, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    YES…Sometime the simple ones with minimum ings are the best dishes..The pizza looks perfectly baked.. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Happy Cook says

    January 11, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    I agree sometilmes simple taste much better, the pizza looks so so good with the thin crust, i have to say it looks as delicious as the one I had when we were in Napels for holiday.

    Reply
  4. Helene says

    January 11, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    Kevin there is nothing like a good pizza Margherita. I like to make my own tomato sauce also. Looks tasty.

    Reply
  5. Claudia says

    January 11, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    After holiday eating, simple really beckons. This is my favorite pizza and the recipe is well- so wonderfully simpleand do-able! All I need is a brick oven for the perfect Italian experience.

    Reply
  6. Rhondi says

    January 11, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    Simple and delicious! I hope to visit Italy some day. How lucky are you!

    Reply
  7. Carrie says

    January 11, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    I completely agree that sometimes simplest is the best when it comes to pizza. Pizza margherita is my favorite, and yours looks great!

    Reply
  8. Lael Hazan @educatedpalate says

    January 11, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    This is one of the most famous pizza's in Italy and a true classic. I'm so glad you reminded us that simple, with good ingredients are often the best tasting recipes.

    Reply
  9. Les rêves d'une boulangère (Brittany) says

    January 11, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    You're sure right. Simple is the best. Particularly with Italian food, I think. Our favourite is margherita!

    Reply
  10. Jennifer says

    January 11, 2011 at 3:26 pm

    Beautiful! Simple really can be the best…I totally agree!

    Reply
  11. Liv says

    January 11, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    That look wonderful. One of my favorites is caramelized onions, grapes and feta- no sauce just brush the crust with olive oil.

    Reply
  12. Thibeault's Table says

    January 11, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    Beautiful Pizza. Can't go wrong with a simple Pizza Margherita.

    Ann

    Reply
  13. jose manuel says

    January 11, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    Es una de mis pizzas favoritas, su sencillez me fascina.

    Saludos

    Reply
  14. manu says

    January 11, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    Pizza is my favourite dish, I love it. I eat pizza in every place of the world!

    Reply
  15. Kath says

    January 11, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    Your pizza looks so amazing! I'm putting it on my "must try" list!

    Reply
  16. Blog is the New Black says

    January 11, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    One of my fav combos!

    Reply
  17. Kitchen Roadie says

    January 11, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    Simplicity is sometimes the best!!!
    I also prefer to use homemade pizza sauce. I often sprinkle it with Parmesan cheese before adding the toppings.

    Reply
  18. Natasha says

    January 12, 2011 at 12:29 am

    Simple is always best isn't it?! This pizza looks just perfect 🙂

    Reply
  19. Ana Powell says

    January 12, 2011 at 12:41 am

    Happy New Year
    Easy to make and so delicious ♥

    Reply
  20. Justeen @ Blissful Baking says

    January 12, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    I love this simple pizza. Yours looks delicious!

    Reply
  21. We Are Not Martha says

    January 12, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    It's so true that sometimes the most simple is the best! And this looks absolutely delicious 🙂 I wish I had all the ingredients in my kitchen to make on this snowy day!

    Sues

    Reply
  22. Anonymous says

    January 12, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Looks so good! I have to try your pizza dough recipe as I love a crispy thin crust. Nothing better than a homemade pizza! My dream is to visit Italy someday soon!

    Reply
  23. Anonymous says

    January 12, 2011 at 3:33 pm

    Truly droolworthy Kevin! Going to try your thin crust recipe next time I make pizza.

    Reply
  24. Sally Darling says

    January 12, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    FANTASTIC job. This looks incredible! Wonderful photos and oh so delicous! Great job

    Reply
  25. Dawn says

    January 12, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    I have been hankering for pizza lately. I bought a shell at whole foods and vowed never to buy a pizza shell again. It just isn't the same when the crust isn't as fresh. Although I do like pizza made with naan. This looks so good!

    Reply
  26. Rocky Mountain Woman says

    January 12, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    I am all over that. Simple, wonderful comfort food for a cold winter night….

    Reply
  27. Robo Stir says

    January 12, 2011 at 10:31 pm

    What a great recipe. This pizza margherita looks great!

    Reply
  28. Velva says

    January 13, 2011 at 1:15 am

    There is something special about a simply prepared pizza. I think the margerita style is the way to go!

    Hope you are staying warm.
    Velva

    Reply
  29. dining room table says

    January 13, 2011 at 6:26 am

    This pizza looks so terrific! I totally love this one. The cheese is overwhelming.

    Reply
  30. Li says

    January 15, 2011 at 9:57 pm

    I made pizza today, after being inspired by you. Just noticed your blog few days ago, and already love it! Tomorrow I'm gonna try the caramelized apple grilled cheese sandwich.

    Reply
  31. cajunlicious says

    July 7, 2011 at 10:40 pm

    Kevin this pizza looks amazing, found it looking for sauce.

    Reply

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