Mary's Margherita Pizza
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This pizza is not just easy to make, it is oh-so delicious! Plus, using refrigerated pizza dough makes this ready to serve in less than 30 minutes. I like to serve it with a side salad for a fabulous lunch. Meatless perfection!
Ingredients:
1 (13.8 oz.) tube refrigerated pizza dough
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/3 cup grated aged Parmesan cheese
¾ cup pizza sauce
1 large ripe tomato
1 (8 oz.) sliced fresh mozzarella cheese log
Leaves from 5 small basil sprigs
Supplies
Tools needed:
Pizza pan or baking sheet
knife
cutting board
Heat Oven
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
Prepare and Bake Crust
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Unroll pizza dough onto a pizza pan or large baking sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle dough evenly with Italian seasoning then Parmesan cheese. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.
Add Toppings
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Remove from oven and spread with pizza sauce. Slice tomato and quarter slices. Arrange evenly on sauce. Quarter mozzarella slices and arrange evenly around tomato quarters.
Bake Pizza
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Bake for 10-12 minutes more or until cheese is melted and bubby and crust is golden brown.
Add Basil Leaves
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Remove pizza from oven and immediately arrange basil leaves on top.
Slice and Serve
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Slice into 9 squares and serve immediately. Serves 4. Enjoy!