Margherita Pizza Recipe

Name: Margherita Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 lb ripe tomatoes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 None medium onion, finely chopped; 2 clove garlic, minced; 4 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped + 4 tbsp leaves; 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 None ready-made pizza dough; 1/3 lb mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced; None None mixed greens, to serve

Servings: persons

2 1/4 lb ripe tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 None medium onion, finely chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
4 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped + 4 tbsp leaves
1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 None ready-made pizza dough
1/3 lb mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
None None mixed greens, to serve

1
Using a sharp knife, make a small cross in the base of each tomato. Blanch tomatoes in boiling water for 1 min. Drain, cool slightly then peel off skin and discard. Coarsely chop flesh.
2
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, basil, oregano and 1 tsp salt. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 mins or until onion is soft. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 min. Add tomato, bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30-35 mins or until thick.
3
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F. Place pizza base on a large baking tray. Spread 1 cup tomato sauce over pizza base then top with mozzarella. Bake for 12-15 mins or until crust is crisp and cheese has melted. Sprinkle with extra basil. Serve with salad.

245

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 lb ripe tomatoes, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 None medium onion, finely chopped, 2 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Margherita Pizza falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Margherita Pizza

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