Thin Homemade Margherita Pizza | Easy Italian Pizza Recipe
There is something so satisfying about making pizza at home, especially when you keep it simple. This Thin Homemade Margherita Pizza starts with a thin, crispy crust topped with a simple San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fragrant basil, and extra virgin olive oil.
The secret is baking it at a high temperature (475°F) so the crust becomes beautifully crisp while the mozzarella melts into the tomato sauce. With just a handful of fresh ingredients, you can make an easy homemade pizza that tastes like a little trip to Italy.
Recipe Highlights
• Thin and crispy homemade pizza crust
• San Marzano tomato sauce
• Fresh mozzarella
• Fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil
• Ready in about 10 minutes once the dough is prepared
• Simple ingredients, authentic Italian-inspired flavor
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Thin Homemade Margherita Pizza
Course: DinnerCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy4
servings30
minutes40
minutes300
kcalhis Thin Homemade Margherita Pizza is an easy and delicious Italian-inspired recipe made with a thin, crispy crust, homemade San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, and a generous drizzle of olive oil. With just a few simple ingredients, this homemade pizza is baked at high heat to create a light, crispy crust and a flavorful, cheesy center. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a delicious homemade Italian meal.
Ingredients
1 thin pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
1 cup San Marzano tomatoes, crushed
8 oz fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
Fresh basil leaves
1–2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone or steel, place it in the oven while it preheats.
Prepare the sauce: Crush the San Marzano tomatoes and season with oregano, salt, pepper, and a small drizzle of olive oil.
Stretch the dough: Roll or stretch the pizza dough into a thin, even circle. Place it on a pizza pan, parchment paper, or a preheated pizza stone. - Add the toppings: Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the dough. Add pieces of fresh mozzarella and a few fresh basil leaves.
Bake: Bake for 8–12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy and the mozzarella is melted and lightly browned.
Finish: Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil, a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a little salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Serve: Let the pizza rest for a minute, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
- For the best results, make sure the oven is fully preheated before baking. A very hot oven helps create the thin, crispy crust that makes this homemade Margherita pizza so delicious.
