CLASSIC MARGHERITA PIZZA
An enduring Italian favorite, this simple pie needs nothing more than tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan, and basil to shine.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Time 20m
Yield Makes one 13-inch round pizza
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees, with rack in lower third lined with a pizza stone or baking sheet. Turn dough out onto a pizza peel or thin wooden cutting board dusted with semolina (do not punch down). Starting in center and using both hands, press down and outward with your fingertips, rotating dough occasionally. Gradually work toward edges, leaving a 1-inch border of undisturbed dough, until it's stretched to an approximately 13-inch round.
- Lightly drizzle dough with oil; season with salt and pepper. Gently spread sauce evenly to just inside border, top evenly with mozzarella, and sprinkle with Parmigiano. With one quick forward-and-back jerking motion, slide pizza from peel onto stone. (This is not the moment to hesitate! Be brave and bold, and the pizza will slide off the peel.)
- Bake until crust is puffed, golden brown in places, and set on bottom, and cheese is bubbly, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer pizza to a wire rack; let cool 2 to 3 minutes. Top with basil and pepper flakes, slice, and serve immediately.
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Ahmer Sheraz
[email protected]I've made this pizza several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your friends and family.
Haruna H Haruna
[email protected]This pizza is a great way to save money. It's made with inexpensive ingredients, and it's a delicious and filling meal.
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[email protected]I love the versatility of this pizza. You can add any toppings you like, so it's a great way to use up leftovers.
Tahmid Ahmed
[email protected]This pizza is a great way to get your kids involved in cooking. They can help you make the dough, spread the sauce, and add the toppings.
Popi Aktar
[email protected]I've made this pizza several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover ingredients.
Shafwaan Jepie
[email protected]This pizza is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to eat.
Boobie Minor
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this pizza. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's so flavorful.
Harley Camp
[email protected]This pizza is a great way to impress your friends. It's easy to make and it looks like you spent hours in the kitchen.
Antwon Frost
[email protected]I've never made pizza before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Roghani Creator
[email protected]This pizza is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
taha mehdi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pizza, but I really enjoyed this one. The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful.
ko Lay
[email protected]This pizza is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I always have a few tomatoes on hand, so I can make this pizza whenever I want.
Malak Koko
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this pizza. The sweetness of the tomatoes, the saltiness of the cheese, and the bitterness of the basil are all perfectly balanced.
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[email protected]This is my go-to pizza recipe. It's simple, yet delicious.
Shreeshant Wagle
[email protected]I've made this pizza several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Rabea Gad
[email protected]I made this pizza for my family and they loved it! The kids especially liked the gooey cheese.
barahath ali
[email protected]This pizza was delicious! The crust was perfectly cooked and the toppings were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.