Classic Margherita Pizza

Name: Classic Margherita Pizza
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 Pizza dough ball; 1/2 cup San Marzano tomato sauce; 200g Fresh mozzarella, sliced; 1 handful Fresh basil leaves; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1/2 tsp Salt

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Author: harrycruse · Published: July 27, 2026

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A simple, authentic Margherita with fresh basil, mozzarella and a crisp crust. This recipe has been tested and loved by home cooks — scroll down for the full ingredient list and step-by-step instructions, or hit “Jump to Recipe” to go straight there.

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Prep

20 mins

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Cook

15 mins

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Total

35 mins

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Servings

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Difficulty

Easy

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Classic Margherita Pizza

A simple, authentic Margherita with fresh basil, mozzarella and a crisp crust.

4.5/5 (18)

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Ingredients

Servings: 4

1 Pizza dough ball
1/2 cup San Marzano tomato sauce
200g Fresh mozzarella, sliced
1 handful Fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp Olive oil
1/2 tsp Salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 250°C (480°F) with a pizza stone if you have one.
Stretch the dough into a 12-inch round on a floured surface.
Spread the tomato sauce evenly, leaving a border for the crust.

Arrange mozzarella slices over the sauce.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
Top with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

285

Calories

12g

Protein

34g

Carbs

11g

Fat

Recipe Notes

For an extra-crisp base, pre-bake the dough for 3 minutes before adding toppings.

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harrycruse

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Classic Margherita Pizza