Best Pizza Margherita

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   MAKE THE DOUGH: make your favorite or use store bought.

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   PREPARE THE TOPPINGS: Meanwhile, set a pizza stone in the oven and preheat the oven to 500, allowing at least 45 minutes for the stone to heat.

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   Pass the tomatoes through a food mill set over a medium bowl or pulse them in a food processor until coarsely chopped.

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   Stir in the oregano and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.

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   Spread 1/4 cup of the tomato sauce over the dough to within 1 inch of the edge.

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   Spread one-fourth of the cheese over the pizza and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil.

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   Season with sea salt and pepper and slide the pizza onto the stone.

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   Bake until the bottom is charred and the cheese is melted, about 8 minutes.

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   Scatter one-fourth of the basil on top and let stand for 3 minutes before serving.

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    Repeat with the remaining dough and toppings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.