Classic Margherita Pizza Recipe
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Gluten-free option
Soy-free option
Refined sugar free
Nut-free option
Budget friendly
Freshly Picked
Easy peasy
Kid-friendly
Baking
Comfort food
Entertaining
Lazy dinners
Main meals
Snacks
This classic pizza is an absolute staple, but don’t feel you need to stick to this tried and tested gem. Use this recipe as a foundation to add all the veggies, sauces (and veggie sausages!) your heart desires.
You will need
Serves 2
- 1 portion of dough, or a premade vegan pizza base (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/4 cup tomato-based pizza sauce
- 4 cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 40g plant-based mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
To garnish
- 1 stem basil, leaves picked
Recipe: Michael Craig
Directions
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Step 1
Preheat your oven, and a pizza stone if you have one, to 250°C (or the hottest temperature it will reach)
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Step 2
Use a ladle to spread tomato paste evenly over your pizza base.
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Step 3
Top with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and a drizzle over the extra virgin olive oil.
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Step 4
Place the pizza onto a hot pizza stone and cook for 10 minutes (or shorter time if oven is over 250°C).
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Step 5
Garnish with basil leaves, slice up, and serve!
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Recipe: Michael Craig
