Sammie's Margherita Pizza Recipe

Name: Sammie's Margherita Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Pillsbury pizza crust (original); 1/2 cup mozerella cheese, shredded; 4 slice fresh mozerella cheese, sliced thinly, then quartered; 3 small Campari or Roma tomatoes, sliced thinly; 8 large basil leaves, stacked, rolled and sliced thinly into strips; 4 or 5 sundried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, patted dry and chopped; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp salt & pepper; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1 olive oil

Servings: persons

1 Pillsbury pizza crust (original)
1/2 cup mozerella cheese, shredded
4 slice fresh mozerella cheese, sliced thinly, then quartered
3 small Campari or Roma tomatoes, sliced thinly
8 large basil leaves, stacked, rolled and sliced thinly into strips
4 or 5 sundried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, patted dry and chopped
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt & pepper
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
Roll out pizza dough to shape desired, round or rectangle.
3
Place on large cookie sheet or pizza pan.
4
Sprinkle 1 tsp garlic powder over dough and prebake crust for 8 minutes.
5
Remove from oven and cool.
6
Drizzle enough olive oil over crust to coat.
7
Spread oil to cover with a spoon.
8
Sprinkle crust with shredded mozerella cheese.
9
Sprinkle the mozerella cheese with other 1 tsp.
10
garlic powder.
11
Layer fresh tomatoes over shredded mozerella cheese evenly spreading over entire pizza.
12
Top tomatoes with fresh basil strips and spread evenly over entire pizza.
13
Salt & pepper tomatoes and basil.
14
Stuff the sundried tomato pieces in between the fresh tomato slices all over the pizza.
15
Next, layer the fresh mozerella pieces all around the pizza in between and on top of the tomato slices.
16
Sprinkle entire pizza with the Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes then finish by drizzling olive oil over the entire pizza.
17
Bake the pizza for another 7-8 minutes until cheese melts and is slightly browned and bubbly.
18
Cool, slice and enjoy!

473

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Pillsbury pizza crust (original), 1/2 cup mozerella cheese, shredded, 4 slice fresh mozerella cheese, sliced thinly, then quartered, 3 small Campari or Roma tomatoes, sliced thinly, and more.

Yes, Sammie's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sammie's Margherita Pizza

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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