Pizza Margherita Recipe

Name: Pizza Margherita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 whole Onion, Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 ounce, weight Basil, Chopped, Divided; 6 ounces, weight Can Tomato Paste; 1 cup Water; 2 Tablespoons Pesto; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Pepper; 1 whole Pizza Dough; 2 ounces, weight Mozzarella Cheese; 1 Large Tomato, Sliced

Servings: persons

1/2 whole Onion, Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 ounce, weight Basil, Chopped, Divided
6 ounces, weight Can Tomato Paste
1 cup Water
2 Tablespoons Pesto
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 whole Pizza Dough
2 ounces, weight Mozzarella Cheese
1 Large Tomato, Sliced

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2
Saute onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan until onions are translucent.
3
Add half of basil and cook for about 1 minute.
4
Add tomato paste and water and combine.
5
Stir in pesto, oregano, salt, and pepper.
6
Reduce until desired thickness.
7
Spread sauce evenly over pizza dough, then add cheese.
8
Bake initially for 15 minutes.
9
Remove pizza and add sliced tomato and remaining basil.
10
Bake for another 2-3 minutes.
11
Enjoy!

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 whole Onion, Chopped, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 ounce, weight Basil, Chopped, Divided, and more.

Yes, 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.

Pizza Margherita

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