Name: Pizza Margherita
Yield: Makes one 9–10” pizza Servings
Ingredients: 1 10” parbaked pizza crust; ¼ cup strained tomatoes (preferably Pomi); 3 ounces fresh mozzarella, preferably buffalo, cut into 6 slices; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 6 large fresh basil leaves

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Alex Lau

Be sure to strain the tomatoes before topping the pie in this pizza margherita recipe. If you don't, the extra liquid could lead to a soggy crust.

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