Ingredients
- - 1 ball 12-inch pizza dough
- - 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes or passata
- - 6 oz san marzano tomato sauce
- - 1 cup shredded mozzarella or fresh mozzarella slices
- - Extra-virgin olive oil and dried oregano
- - Sea salt and pepper
Italy cuisine
Classic Margherita Pizza
Wood-fired inspired pizza with blistered dough, bright tomato sauce, and fresh mozzarella.
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 32 min
Servings: Serves 2
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking steps
- 1Heat oven with a stone or steel to 500F (260C).
- 2Stretch dough into a thin round and spread with sauce.
- 3Top with mozzarella, san marzano tomato sauce, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- 4Bake until blistered and bubbly; finish with basil and olive oil.
Chef notes
- - Let dough sit at room temperature for 30 minutes so it stretches easily.
- - Rotate pizza halfway through baking for even char.
Pairings
- - Serve with marinated olives
- - Pour a glass of Campania rosato
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Protein: 26 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbs: 78 g