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Homemade Margarita Pizza

A simple and delicious homemade pizza featuring fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, and fragrant basil on a crispy crust.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Ingredients
  • 1 batch Pizza Dough Feel free to use store-bought for convenience.
  • 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Opt for low moisture for best melting results.
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Choose a quality sauce for optimal flavor.
  • 1 bunch Fresh Basil If unavailable, dried basil can be substituted in the sauce.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Avocado oil is a good alternative.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and get that pizza stone hot if you have one.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
  3. Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Spread a generous layer of tomato sauce over the base.
  5. Tear the fresh mozzarella into chunks and scatter them over the sauce.
  6. Drizzle that olive oil over the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
  2. Top with fresh basil right after it’s out of the oven.
  3. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

For a fancy touch, drizzle with balsamic glaze. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for about 2 months. Reheat in the oven for the best texture.