Quick Margherita Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 piece store‑bought pizza dough
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
• 6 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon extra‑virgin olive oil(optional)
• 1 pinch salt(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.

2. 2

   On a lightly floured surface, stretch the pizza dough to a 10‑inch round and transfer to a piece of parchment paper.

3. 3

   Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.

4. 4

   Tear the mozzarella into pieces and distribute it over the sauce.

5. 5

   Drizzle the olive oil over the cheese and sprinkle the pinch of salt, if using.

6. 6

   Slide the pizza (with parchment) onto the hot stone or sheet and bake for 10‑12 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven, scatter fresh basil leaves on top, let rest 2 minutes, then slice and serve.