Margarita pizza is a classic for a reason. It’s all about the simplicity and quality of ingredients—each one shines. The fresh basil, the tangy tomato sauce, and the creamy mozzarella cheese all come together perfectly. When those flavors meld on a crispy, yet chewy crust, it’s pure magic. There’s just nothing like the combination of fresh and flavorful ingredients
Margarita Pizza
Margarita pizza originated in Naples, Italy, in 18891. According to popular tradition, it was created by Raffaele Esposito, a famous pizzaiolo, to honor Queen Margherita of Savoy. The pizza was designed to resemble the colors of the Italian flag: red (tomatoes), white (mozzarella cheese), and green (basil). Queen Margherita loved it so much that she gave it her name.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough ball
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
- 1 ripe tomato sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Pizza oven to 425°F.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
- Arrange the mozzarella and tomato slices on top of the sauce.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves.