Pizza Margherita
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 c. tomato sauce (recipe follows)
- 2 oz. Mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/8-inch thick
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1/2 c. loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Brush the dough or crust with a little olive oil to the edge. Spread tomato sauce over the dough to within 1/2-inch of the edge. Distribute Mozzarella slices over the tomato sauce and season with pepper.
- Arrange basil leaves over the Mozzarella, reserving a few garnish if you wish.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
- Carefully slide the pizza in the oven and bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until the bottom if crisp and browned and the top is bubbling.
- Garnish with the reserved basil leaves, if desired.
- Yield:
- one 12-inch pizza.
olive oil, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, freshly ground pepper, basil, freshly grated parmesan cheese
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=996539 (may not work)