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
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
- Roll the dough out very thinly on a lightly floured surface.
- Poke the dough with a fork all over.
- 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.
- Pull the pizza out of the oven and top with the pizza sauce and mozzarella.
- Bake in the 500F/260C oven until the edges are golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
- Top with basil and enjoy.
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This is definitely one of my favourites ways with pizza Kevin, a little cheese and basil go a long way on flavour.
YES…Sometime the simple ones with minimum ings are the best dishes..The pizza looks perfectly baked.. 🙂
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.
Kevin there is nothing like a good pizza Margherita. I like to make my own tomato sauce also. Looks tasty.
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.
Simple and delicious! I hope to visit Italy some day. How lucky are you!
I completely agree that sometimes simplest is the best when it comes to pizza. Pizza margherita is my favorite, and yours looks great!
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.
You're sure right. Simple is the best. Particularly with Italian food, I think. Our favourite is margherita!
Beautiful! Simple really can be the best…I totally agree!
That look wonderful. One of my favorites is caramelized onions, grapes and feta- no sauce just brush the crust with olive oil.
Beautiful Pizza. Can't go wrong with a simple Pizza Margherita.
Ann
Es una de mis pizzas favoritas, su sencillez me fascina.
Saludos
Pizza is my favourite dish, I love it. I eat pizza in every place of the world!
Your pizza looks so amazing! I'm putting it on my "must try" list!
One of my fav combos!
Simplicity is sometimes the best!!!
I also prefer to use homemade pizza sauce. I often sprinkle it with Parmesan cheese before adding the toppings.
Simple is always best isn't it?! This pizza looks just perfect 🙂
Happy New Year
Easy to make and so delicious ♥
I love this simple pizza. Yours looks delicious!
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
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!
Truly droolworthy Kevin! Going to try your thin crust recipe next time I make pizza.
FANTASTIC job. This looks incredible! Wonderful photos and oh so delicous! Great job
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!
I am all over that. Simple, wonderful comfort food for a cold winter night….
What a great recipe. This pizza margherita looks great!
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
This pizza looks so terrific! I totally love this one. The cheese is overwhelming.
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.
Kevin this pizza looks amazing, found it looking for sauce.