Margherita Pizza
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Yields:
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20 squares
ingredients
- 2 teaspoons cornmeal
- 1 (10 ounce) can pillsbury prepared pizza crust
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 1⁄2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1⁄4 cup shredded fresh parmesan cheese
- 6 medium Italian plum tomatoes, cut into 20 1/4-inch thick slices
- 1⁄3 cup fresh basil, cut into thin strips
directions
- Place oven rack in lowest position.
- heat oven to 425°F.
- Spray 15x10x1 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and sprinkle with cornmeal.
- Unroll dough; place in the cornmeal coated pan.
- Starting at center press dough out with hands to edge of pan.
- Brush dough with oil; sprinkle evenly with garlic.
- Place crust in oven on lowest rack; Bake at 425°F for 6 to 8 minutes or until set and dry.
- Remove crust from oven.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses over the partially baked crust.
- Arrange tomato slices over cheese.
- Sprinkle with half of the basil.
- Return pizza to oven on lowest rack; bake an additional 12 to 17 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown.
- Sprinkle remaining half of basil over pizza.
- Cut into 20 squares.
- Serve warm.
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Reviews
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This was the first margherita pizza I've ever made--so simple and sooo yummy! I used a whole wheat crust from Trader Joe's and the olive oil and garlic on the crust really made a huge difference in taste. I can't wait until tomatoes are in season to try this with some really fresh tomatoes. Will definitely be making this one again!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Diane Brooks
United States
Found this site am addicted! Like recipes that are tried and true. Don't really like elaborate dishes. Live in Connecticut with husband and 2 daughters.