Vida Recetas Editorial
The pizza Margherita is one of the most iconic recipes in Italian cuisine, originating from Naples. Its name honors Queen Margherita of Savoy, and its colors represent the Italian flag: red from tomato, white from mozzarella, and green from basil. This easy recipe lets you make an authentic pizza at home with fresh, quality ingredients: crispy dough, smooth tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and aromatic basil.
The key is simplicity: few ingredients, but each must be excellent. Ripe tomatoes add sweetness, mozzarella adds creaminess, and basil adds freshness. Baking at high heat makes the dough puff and the edges golden and crispy.
Perfect for beginners wanting to master homemade pizza, and for Italian food lovers seeking a classic flavor without fuss. Great for casual dinners or gatherings with friends.
Prep
60 min
Servings
2
Preheat your oven to its highest setting (usually around 475°F or 250°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.
Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness. If using a pizza stone, transfer the rolled-out dough onto a piece of parchment paper.
Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Arrange the sliced tomatoes on top of the sauce.
Add the fresh mozzarella cheese on top of the tomatoes.
Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the pizza, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Carefully slide the parchment paper with the pizza onto a baking sheet or pizza peel if you have one. If you're using a pizza stone, transfer the parchment paper and pizza onto the hot stone in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately scatter fresh basil leaves on top.
Slice your homemade Pizza Margherita and serve hot. Buon appetito!
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 60 minutes and the cooking time is minutes.
This recipe is designed for 2 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
