Margherita Pizza
Tomato, mozzarella, basil, dough — a 500°F margherita with a thin layer of sauce and a crisp cornmeal-dusted crust.
Overview
Ingredients
Equipment
- Blender
- Baking sheet
- Oven
Method
Heat the oven
Preheat the oven to 500°F.
Blend the sauce
Blend the tomatoes and their juices with olive oil, garlic, and salt until smooth.
Prep the pan
Dust a baking sheet with cornmeal.
Stretch the dough
Stretch the pizza dough into a large oval on the prepared baking sheet.
Sauce
Spread a heaping 1/2 cup tomato sauce over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border.
Add the mozzarella
Add the fresh mozzarella.
Bake
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the crust is browned.
Finish
Finish with fresh basil, red pepper flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Tips
Nutrition
Storage
Frequently asked
Can I use a pizza stone?+
Yes — preheat it in the 500°F oven and slide the stretched dough onto it; the crust gets even crisper.
Can I make the sauce ahead?+
Absolutely — it keeps 3 days refrigerated and the flavor only gets better.
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