Classic Margherita Pizza

Name: Classic Margherita Pizza
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb. pizza dough; 3/4 c. marinara sauce; 6 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese; 1/4 c. Grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 c. packed fresh basil

Published: Sep 6, 2013

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Yields:

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

425

This simple, elegant margherita pizza is topped with the classic Italian flavors you love.

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Ingredients

1 1/4 lb. pizza dough
3/4 cup marinara sauce
6 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup packed fresh basil

Directions

1. Step 1Place large cookie sheet in oven. Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
2. Step 2Stretch dough round into small circle. Place on large sheet parchment paper, stretching and pressing to form 14-inch circle with slight rim. Spread sauce on dough; top with mozzarella in single layer. Transfer, with parchment, to hot cookie sheet.
3. Step 3Sprinkle pizza with Parmesan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until bottom is crisp and golden brown. Top with basil.