Margherita Pizza Recipe
About this recipe
Margherita pizza is a classic favorite, known for its simple yet flavorful combination of fresh ingredients. This recipe from Recipes by Carina takes you through the steps to create a delicious homemade version that highlights the quality of each topping.
With just a few ingredients—tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and garlic—this pizza is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Whether you're using store-bought dough or making your own, you'll find that the flavors come together beautifully.
Ingredient notes
- You can use either store-bought or homemade pizza dough.
- The recipe suggests using buffalo mozzarella for a more traditional taste, but other types of mozzarella can be substituted.
- The amount of basil is flexible; a small handful is suggested for both the sauce and garnishing.
Tips from Recipes by Carina’s video
- When making the pizza sauce, cook the tomatoes, basil, and garlic over medium heat for about 20 minutes until the sauce thickens and the tomatoes break down.
- For a thin crust, roll out the dough quite thin, but feel free to make it thicker if you prefer.
- Using a pizza stone can significantly improve the baking results, so preheat your oven to the highest setting for best results.
Good to know
- How long does it take to make this pizza?
- The total time to make this pizza is about 50 minutes.
- What type of mozzarella should I use?
- The recipe suggests using buffalo mozzarella for a more traditional flavor, but you can use another kind if preferred.
- Can I make my own pizza dough?
- Yes, you can either buy pizza dough or make your own. If making your own, let it rise while you prepare the sauce.
- What should I do if I want a thicker crust?
- You can roll the dough out thicker if you prefer a thicker pizza crust.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Recipes by Carina: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Prepare the pizza dough by either buying it or making your own. If making your own, let it rise while you prepare the sauce.
- 2
In a saucepan, combine half a tin of tomatoes, a small handful of torn basil leaves, and a diced garlic clove.
- 3
Cook the mixture over medium heat for about 20 minutes until the tomatoes break down and the sauce thickens. Leave to cool.
- 4
Roll out the pizza dough with a rolling pin to your desired thickness, flouring the base well.
- 5
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone using baking paper for easier handling.
- 6
Slice the mozzarella and ripe tomatoes into thin slices, and remove the stalks from the basil.
- 7
Spread a spoonful of the cooled pizza sauce thinly over the pizza base, leaving a rim for the crust.
- 8
Evenly distribute the tomato slices over the sauce, followed by the mozzarella slices.
- 9
Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the toppings and season with salt and pepper.
- 10
Bake the pizza in the highest setting your oven allows, preferably on a pizza stone, until the toppings are cooked and the base is risen and browned.
- 11
Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh basil leaves.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity for mozzarella is assumed based on standard sizes.
- The number of tomatoes is inferred as 2 medium ripe tomatoes for topping.
- The drizzle of olive oil is a guess based on typical usage.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Recipes by Carina’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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