Pizza Margherita from Scratch

Sometimes you just can’t beat fresh, simple, and classic Margherita Pizza. Here is a simple recipe for Pizza Margherita From Scratch. This recipe is for the best homemade pizza made in a simple oven. The ingredients are also commonly found in your pantry.

I have used homemade pizza base and spicy marinara sauce. The recipe link for these have been shared in the ingredient section. This is an easy recipe with our step by step guide. Go ahead and make this delicious pizza and share this recipe of a classic and all-time favourite pizza.

You may like to try our other similar recipes like Baby Corn and Pepper Pizza, Pesto Pizza and Pizza Tartlets.

Yield: 6 pizzas
Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients for Pizza Margherita

1 recipe pizza dough recipe here
1 recipe spicy marinara sauce recipe here
Sliced tomato (optional)
600 grams mozzarella cheese grated
6 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup fresh basil leaves
Pizza seasoning

Directions for Pizza Margherita

• Follow the instructions for the sauce and the pizza base accordingly.
• On the pizza spread 2 to 3 tablespoon of the sauce evenly.
• Sprinkle 100 grams of cheese.
• If using the tomatoes then arrange few slices.
• Now drizzle with olive oil.
• Bake in a hot oven at 200 degrees till the base is crisp and golden and the cheese melts.
• Once the pizza is ready and out of oven, top with few basil leaves and sprinkle pizza seasoning.
• Serve immediately.

Note: Sauce can be made in advance and refrigerated. Keep it out for some time before using. Even the pizza base can be prepared and baked lightly one day ahead.