There's nothing quite like a Classic Margherita pizza — simple, fresh, and bursting with flavor. With just tomato, mozzarella, basil, and good olive oil, this pizza proves that great pizza doesn't need to be complicated. Here's how to make it at home.
Classic Margherita Pizza
A simple, fresh Neapolitan-style pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
Ingredients
- 1 ball pizza dough about 250g
- 1/4 cup San Marzano tomato sauce
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella torn into pieces
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven as hot as it will go (ideally 500°F+) with a pizza stone or steel inside for at least 45 minutes.
- Stretch the dough into a 10-12 inch round on a floured surface or peel.
- Spread the tomato sauce thinly, leaving a border for the crust.
- Dot the mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
- Slide onto the hot stone and bake for 6-9 minutes, until the crust is blistered and golden.
- Top with fresh basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of sea salt. Slice and serve immediately.