Classic Margherita Pizza - New York Style Recipe

Name: Classic Margherita Pizza - New York Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pizza dough, homemade or store-bought; All-purpose flour, for dusting; 3 cup Tomato Sauce, recipe follows; 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Fresh basil leaves; Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into thin rounds; Cornmeal, for stone; Special equipment: Pizza stone; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 red onion, small dice; 4 tablespoons minced garlic; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped; 3 tablespoons red wine; 1 (28-ounce) can whole plum tomatoes; 1/2 cup water

Servings: persons

Pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
All-purpose flour, for dusting
3 cup Tomato Sauce, recipe follows
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Fresh basil leaves
Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into thin rounds
Cornmeal, for stone
Special equipment: Pizza stone
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 red onion, small dice
4 tablespoons minced garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons red wine
1 (28-ounce) can whole plum tomatoes
1/2 cup water

1
Place a pizza stone in the oven.
2
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F, allowing the stone to get hot.
3
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into approximately an 8 to 10-inch round and 1/4-inch thick.
4
Ladle the sauce onto the dough and spread it over top, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edge.
5
Top with the tomatoes, oregano, some basil leaves and mozzarella rounds.
6
Carefully remove the pizza stone from the oven, and dust with the cornmeal.
7
Place the pizza on top of the stone and pop the whole thing in the oven.
8
Bake until crust is golden and the cheese has melted, about 10 minutes.
9
Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
10
Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat.
11
Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, until onions are soft and translucent.
12
Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add the basil leaves, red wine, and tomatoes.
13
Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes.
14
Cool the sauce before using it to make pizza.

136

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pizza dough, homemade or store-bought, All-purpose flour, for dusting, 3 cup Tomato Sauce, recipe follows, 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Classic Margherita Pizza - New York Style falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Margherita Pizza - New York Style

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