I love pizza. Especially Margherita pizzas. The simplicity is admirable. The flavor is undeniable. And the story behind this recipe is one that is pretty familiar if you’ve been getting my emails or reading any of the posts I’ve written during the quarantine.
I had some ingredients in the house.
I was curious about how I could use those ingredients.
And now I have a delicious pizza recipe to share.
It’s a “weeknight” pizza recipe because, even though it uses a dough that’s made from scratch, it takes less than an hour and a half from start to finish. The ingredients are all available at your local grocery store and can be substituted for whatever brand/form/quality you prefer. You can save even more time by buying a pre-made dough.
For example, using a canned tomato sauce is the quickest way to make this pizza; however, you can opt for a chunky, more authentic tomato sauce or maybe one that has onions, garlic, and herb flavorings to boost the end result. If you have time, you can even make your own tomato sauce.
Same with the mozzarella. Using shredded mozzarella cheese works wonders; however, fresh mozzarella would obviously take this up another 3 or 4 levels. Do whatever works for your schedule and your budget because it will all work for your taste buds. If you love Margherita pizzas and conserving your energy, check out this recipe.
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