---
title: Margherita Pizza
servings: 2
time: 45 minutes
tags: [pizza, italian, vegetarian]
---

A simple Neapolitan-style pizza. Best cooked on a preheated pizza stone.

## Ingredients

- 250g pizza dough
- 100ml crushed tomatoes
- 125g fresh mozzarella, torn
- Fresh basil leaves
- Olive oil
- Salt

## Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to its highest setting (250°C / 480°F) with a pizza stone or heavy baking tray inside.
2. Roll the dough into a thin round on a floured surface.
3. Spread the crushed tomatoes over the base, leaving a 2cm border.
4. Scatter the mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
5. Slide the pizza onto the hot stone and bake for 8–10 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
6. Remove from the oven, top with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil, and serve immediately.