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Homemade Margherita Pizza Recipe

Published July 24, 2022 | Updated January 24, 2023 | By Mandy & Jane

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Anytime is a great time for pizza, but there’s something special about Margherita pizza. Maybe it’s the classic combination of tomato, mozzarella, and basil. Or perhaps it’s the ingredients’ simplicity that let each one’s flavor shine through. Whatever the reason, this recipe will help you make a Margherita pizza that’s perfect every time!

A delicious Margherita pizza on a wooden board.

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There’s nothing like a homemade pizza, homemade pizza dough, an amazingly delicious pizza sauce, and your favorite pizza toppings – the recipe for a fantastic pizza night!

If you’re anything like us and love pizza from Italy, you should check out our cheese pizza and Caprese pizza recipes – perfect for outdoor or indoor cooking!

Why you’ll love this quick Margherita pizza

  • Absolutely delicious; this is a real crowd-pleaser; kids and adults alike LOVE to eat Margherita pizza!
  • It’s quick and easy to make and can take as little as 5 minutes from start to finish.
  • Perfect for pizza night, gamedays, outdoor cooking, and summer entertaining.
  • All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian.

What ingredients do I need?

You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.

Ingredients needed; basil, salt, pizza dip, pizza crust, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and red pepper flakes.

A crisp yet chewy pizza crust with the most delicious sauce and plenty of cheese are what pizzas should be all about, this recipe has that and then some!

How to make Margherita pizza with step-by-step instructions

A complete printable recipe, along with the measurements in both US customary and metric, is available in the recipe card below.

If you are using an Ooni pizza oven

Preheat your Ooni oven to 850°F/450°C.

Lightly dust your pizza peel with flour and place your pizza dough on it..

Spread pizza sauce (or tomato sauce) evenly on your pizza crust, leaving a half-inch border.

Drain your fresh mozzarella cheese, slice or tear it, and place it evenly on the pizza sauce.

Pizza crust with pizza sauce on it.
Spread pizza sauce on your crust.
Pizza crust with tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Add slices of mozzarella.
Margherita pizza fresh out of the oven.
Cook in a pizza oven for 2 – 3 minutes.

Using the pizza peel, place the pizza in the Ooni oven and cook for approximately 2 – 3 minutes, turning every 20 seconds to ensure it cooks evenly.

When cooked, remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes.

Serve immediately and enjoy your Margherita pizza!

If you are using a kitchen oven

Preheat your oven to 500°F/260°C and if you’re using a pizza stone or pizza steel, place it in the oven to heat up.

Lightly dust a baking sheet or pizza pan with flour and place your pizza dough on it.

Spread sauce (or tomato sauce) evenly on your pizza crust, leaving a half-inch border.

Drain your fresh mozzarella cheese, slice or tear it, and place it evenly on the pizza sauce.

Place the pizza in the oven and cook for approximately 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden brown.

When cooked, remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes.

Serve immediately and enjoy your Margherita pizza!

Recipe notes and expert tips

  • Olive oil
    When your Margherita pizza is fresh out of the oven, drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over it – it’s delicious!
  • Sourdough
    We love using a sourdough crust; it elevates the flavor of your pizza.
  • Storage
    Keep your pizza covered or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

What do I serve with pizza?

We love to eat it with our favorite dipping sauces; pizza garlic aioli sauce, sriracha aioli, chipotle aioli, sour cream and chives, homemade BBQ sauce, or ranch dip.

Slices of homemade Margherita pizza.

Why is it called a Margherita pizza?

The Margherita pizza is one of the world’s most popular types of pizza, but many people don’t know why it’s called a pizza Margherita.

The pizza was created in 1889 by Raffaele Esposito, working at the Pizzeria di Pietro restaurant in Naples, Italy.

Esposito named the pizza after Queen Margherita of Italy, who was visiting Naples then.

Is it better to use a pizza oven?

Short answer?

Yes. You get the perfect authentic classic Margherita pizza that is deliciously charred; this makes it so easy to enjoy pizza at home.

A crispy crust and a moist, perfectly cooked top are far easier in a pizza oven, with a good-quality baking stone.

We make all our pizzas (and we make a LOT of pizzas!) in our Ooni pizza oven.

Our pizzas have become 100% better since using an oven.

If a pizza oven isn’t possible for you, invest in a pizza stone or steel.

A good pizza stone will dramatically improve pizzas cooked in a kitchen oven.

A cooked pizza on a wooden pizza peel.

Do I need to make homemade pizza dough?

Making your own dough is excellent; it’s fresher and tastier than store-bought.

We have an easy pizza dough recipe and show you exactly how to make pizza dough.

But you don’t always have the time, so store-bought is fine; use the best quality dough you can find.

Let’s talk pizza sauce

You can buy store-bought pizza sauce, but our 15-minute sauce is FAR better.

We make our own pizza sauce, which is made using San Marzano tomatoes.

It tastes fantastic, is SO easy to make, and you can batch cook it and freeze it for the next time you’re making pizza.

How do I store leftover Margherita pizza?

The key to storing Margherita pizza is keeping the sauce and cheese from drying.

One way to do this is to place the pizza in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator.

You can also freeze the pizza by wrapping it in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Make sure the pizza is frozen solid before storing it in the freezer.

You can reheat pizza in an air fryer to regain the delicious crispiness.

A delicious Margherita pizza on a wooden board.

More easy pizza recipes for you to try

If you love our homemade pizzas, then check out these easy recipes!

  • Cheese pizza 
  • Caprese pizza 
  • Mushroom pizza 
  • Pineapple pizza 
  • Tomato pizza 
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Delicious mushroom pizza fresh out of the oven and ready to eat.

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Margherita pizza on a wooden peel.
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Homemade Margherita Pizza Recipe

Calling all pizza lovers! This Magherita pizza recipe is for you! A Margherita pizza is the perfect combination of simplicity and flavor. The ingredients are fresh and easy to find, so you can make them at home without any problem. Tonight is pizza night – right?
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time2 mins
Total Time7 mins
Servings2
Calories980
Course: Lunch, Main course
Cuisine: Italian
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste
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Utensils

Ooni Karu 16
Ooni pizza oven
Pizza stone
or Ooni pizza stone
Ooni pizza steel
or pizza steel
Ooni Pizza Peel
Pizza Peel
Pizza cutter
Pizza Cutter

Ingredients

  • Semolina flour to coat your work surface
  • 1 x 12 inch pizza base
  • ½ cup Marinara sauce
  • 12 oz Fresh mozzarella balls
  • 1 handful Basil leaves torn
  • Red pepper flakes optional
  • Kosher salt to taste
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

If using the Ooni pizza oven

  • Preheat your Ooni pizza oven to 850°F/450°C.
  • Lightly dust your pizza paddle with flour, then place your pizza base on the flour.
    Semolina flour, 1 x 12 inch pizza base
  • Spread marinara sauce evenly on the base of your pizza, leaving approximately ½ inch from the edges. Drain your mozzarella balls, tear them into 1-inch chunks and evenly distribute them over the pizza.
    ½ cup Marinara sauce, 12 oz Fresh mozzarella balls
  • Place the pizza in the oven and cook, using the pizza turner to turn the pizza every 20 seconds for an even cook, until the base has crisped and the topping is evenly cooked approximately 2 – 3 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves, red pepper flakes, and kosher salt. Serve immediately and enjoy your Margherita pizza!
    1 handful Basil leaves, Red pepper flakes, Kosher salt

If using a kitchen oven

  • Preheat your oven to 500°F/260°C, and if you are using one, place your pizza stone or pizza steel in the oven to heat up.
  • Lightly dust your work surface with flour, then place your pizza base on the flour. Spread marinara sauce evenly on the base of your pizza, leaving approximately ½ inch from the edges. Drain your mozzarella balls, tear them into 1-inch chunks and evenly distribute them over the pizza.
    ½ cup Marinara sauce, 12 oz Fresh mozzarella balls
  • Place your pizza on a pizza tray and cook until the base has crisped and the topping is evenly cooked approximately 8 – 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves, red pepper flakes, and kosher salt. Serve immediately and enjoy your Margherita pizza!
    1 handful Basil leaves, Red pepper flakes, Kosher salt

Notes

Olive oil
 When your Margherita pizza is fresh out of the oven, drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over it – it’s delicious!
Sourdough
 We love using a sourdough crust, it really elevates the flavor of your pizza
Storage
 Keep your pizza covered or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days

Nutrition

Calories: 980kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1461mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 798mg | Iron: 6mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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  1. Rupali says

    July 29, 2022 at 2:06 am

    5 stars
    So easy and delicious! My daughter will be making this again. A big hit with the whole family and better than takeout!

    Reply
  2. Donna says

    July 29, 2022 at 4:04 am

    5 stars
    Well now I can’t order pizza from the place around the corner anymore, this knocked that pizza out of the water! So good

    Reply
  3. Gen says

    July 29, 2022 at 4:34 am

    5 stars
    This was simple and so delicious. Turned out great. We will definitely be making this again!

    Reply
  4. Claire says

    July 29, 2022 at 11:04 am

    5 stars
    My kids said this was the best pizza ever!! All five of them demolished it!! The 3 eldest had a pizza each and the youngest two shared one. They all loved them – although my youngest daughter did pull of the basil as she is going through a “I don’t do green food” phase!!! (I am thinking of making green cookies just so I can break her…..although she is stubborn enough that she would probably say no to cookies!)
    But anyway. Pizza was a success 🙂

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    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      August 5, 2022 at 1:48 pm

      I am so pleased that your kids enjoyed the pizza! I hope your green cookies go down well – that’s a great idea!

  5. Jennifer says

    July 29, 2022 at 12:07 pm

    5 stars
    This is so good! I swear it is better than my local pizza shop! Guess who is never going to order takeout again!

    Reply

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