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Tomato Sauce
A simple homemade tomato sauce with onion, garlic, herbs and olive oil, perfect for pasta, pizza,…
Margherita Pizza
A homemade pizza with a crisp base, tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil — simple perfection.
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1 hr 30 minPrep🔥
12 minCook🍽️
2Serves📊
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Ingredients
- For dough: 300g strong flour, 1 tsp yeast, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 200ml warm water, 1 tbsp oil
- For topping: 150ml passata, 1 garlic clove, 1 tsp oregano, 1 ball mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil
Instructions
- Mix the dough, knead well, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Mix the passata with the garlic, oregano and a pinch of salt.
- Stretch the dough thin on a hot tray or stone.
- Spread the sauce, tear over the mozzarella.
- Bake at the highest oven temperature for 10-12 minutes until bubbling and charred.
- Top with fresh basil and a drizzle of oil.
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Tara’s tips
- The hottest possible oven gives the best crust.
- Don't overload the toppings — less is more.
Serving suggestions
- Eat straight from the oven.
Storage & reheating
Best fresh; dough keeps 2 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.
Frequently asked questions
No pizza stone?
A preheated upside-down baking tray works well.
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