Margherita Pizza (Pizza Margherita) Recipe

Name: Margherita Pizza (Pizza Margherita)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 inches thin pizza crust (I use Boboli 12-inch thin crust); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 -4 large basil leaves, cut into strips; 2 small tomatoes, cut thinly; 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese; salt and pepper, to taste; Optional; crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

Servings: persons

12 inches thin pizza crust (I use Boboli 12-inch thin crust)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 -4 large basil leaves, cut into strips
2 small tomatoes, cut thinly
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
salt and pepper, to taste
Optional
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

1
Preheat the oven to 450u00b0F.
2
Drizzle the olive oil over the pizza shell. Use a brush to spread it around and make sure to get the crust!
3
Next, disperse the finely chopped garlic evenly.
4
Spread the mozzarella cheese throughout the top, but keep it thin.
5
Place the thinly sliced tomatoes across the entire pizza.
6
Lightly salt and pepper the tomatoes with the kosher salt.
7
Spread the fresh basil leaves, making sure to get some on tomatoes and on just the cheese itself.
8
Cook the pizza in the oven for about 9-10 minutes, or until sufficiently crispy and melted to your liking.
9
Add a little Parmesan cheese and (optional) crushed red pepper and enjoy!

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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: 12 inches thin pizza crust (I use Boboli 12-inch thin crust), 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 3 -4 large basil leaves, cut into strips, and more.

Yes, Margherita Pizza (Pizza Margherita) 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 (Pizza Margherita)

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