Margherita Pizza

Margherita Pizza

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1/2 pound roma tomatoes, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

12 inch uncooked NY style dough crust

extra virgin olive oil

6 ounces shredded Mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

6 leaves fresh basil, julienned

Combine 2 Tbls. olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, and salt in bowl. Allow to marinate while making dough. Brush dough crust lightly with olive oil. Top with cheese, then tomato mixture. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake in 500ºF oven on a pizza stone for 8-10 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven and top with parmesan cheese, then basil. Cool on a wire rack for 2-3 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.

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