Sometimes the best meals are the simplest! This Margherita Pizza is a true Italian classic—crispy golden crust, rich tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves all come together in just 30 minutes. It’s fresh, light, and absolutely delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want homemade pizza without waiting hours for dough to rise.
✔️ Ingredients:
1 pound (450 g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, ready-to-bake)
1 cup (240 ml) pizza sauce (or crushed San Marzano tomatoes with olive oil & salt)
8 oz (225 g) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano (optional)
Fresh basil leaves (about 8–10 leaves)
Pinch of salt & black pepper
✔️ Instructions:
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it inside to heat up.
Prepare the Dough
Roll or stretch pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle (or rectangle).
Transfer onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or hot pizza stone.
Assemble the Pizza
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Arrange mozzarella slices evenly on top.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper.
Bake
Place in the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Add Fresh Basil & Serve
Remove from the oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves.
Slice and enjoy your homemade Margherita pizza hot!
✅ Ready in just 30 minutes, this pizza is a simple yet satisfying meal that tastes like a little trip to Italy.
Enjoy