Mary's Margherita Pizza

by mary.shivers.7 in Cooking > Pizza

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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!