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Pizza Marghertia Revisited Recipe

 

Ingredients

 

Makes one (12-inch/30cm) pizza  

  • 1 quantity Pizza Dough (refer recipe)

  • 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 12 oz/300 g canned tomatoes

  • 6 oz/180 g Mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

  • 2-3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (optional)

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 small bunch arugula/rocket

  • 2 oz/60 g Parmesan cheese, in flakes

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Method:

  1. Prepare the pizza dough and set aside to rise.

  2. Preheat the oven to 425°F/220°C/gas 7. Oil a 12-inch (30-cm) pizza pan.

  3. When the rising time has elapsed, knead the dough for 1 minute, then use your fingertips to press it into the pan.

  4. Sprinkle the base with the grated Parmesan. Spread the tomatoes over the top and cover with the Mozzarella and garlic, if liked.

  5. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 15-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

  6. For plain Magherita pizza, serve as it (the traditional recipe does not have garlic). For a modern version of this old classic, top the pizza straight from the oven with the arugula and flakes of Parmesan.

  7. Drizzle with the oil and serve hot.