Ingredients:
1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup tomato sauce (preferably marinara or pizza sauce)
1 1/2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
Fresh basil leaves
Olive oil (for drizzling)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Optional: A pinch of oregano
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Place the dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
4. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
5. Arrange the slices of mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
6. Season with a little salt and pepper, and optionally sprinkle with oregano.
7. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted and bubbled.
8. Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle with a little olive oil.
9. Top with fresh basil leaves.
10. Slice and serve immediately!
Enjoy your Margherita Pizza!
