Margherita Pizza

So. Many. Tomatoes. My favorite way to prepare them is in a caprese salad, but sometimes I like to mix things up. How about a pizza? This is definitely going on the make-again list.

La Sarita's Margherita Pizza

1 package of Trader Joe's pizza dough  

Olive oil

2 tomatoes, sliced thin

Fresh mozzarella, sliced

1/2 c basil leaves, sliced thinly

1 T fresh oregano

Salt and pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.

2. Let the dough sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.

3. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12 inch circle.

4. Lightly oil a pizza pan or stone and add the dough.

5. Pinch the edges of the dough slightly to make a crust.

6. Season the crust with salt and pepper.

7. Cover the dough with one layer of mozzarella slices.

8. Top with tomato slices. Season with more salt and pepper.

9. Top with herbs and drizzle with a bit of olive oil (~ 1/2 T).

10. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

11. Keep the pizza in the oven, increase the temperature to 425F, and cook for another 20 minutes, until the crust is crisp, and the cheese starts to brown slightly.

12. Serve with grated Parmesan and red pepper flakes.