Margherita Anyone?

Nope...that's not a typo you see...I'm talking about the classic margherita pizza!  I know...I know...these flavors seem to crop up a lot around here...but hey!  When it works, it works and we really love basil, cheese, and tomatoes...what can we say?!?

 

Isn't it just gorgeous?  I love a colorful pizza...and this one is no exception thanks to the heirloom tomatoes and bright green basil.  

It must be summer around here finally!  :)

Here's our take on the classic margherita pizza:

• Pizza dough {homemade or store bought}
• Tomato sauce {easy recipe here}
• Pesto sauce {easy recipe here}
• Two heirloom tomatoes
• Sliced Mozzerella
• Handful of basil
• EVOO
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• Parmesan cheese {optional}

Preheat oven to 450.

Spread tomato sauce and pesto sauce together over pizza dough.  Place sliced mozzarella and then tomatoes over sauce and lightly brush tomatoes with EVOO.  Bake in oven for 8-10 minutes, until tomatoes are soft and cheese is melted.  While cooling, tear basil by hand over the pizza and sprinkle with salt & pepper...and Parmesan if desired.

 I must say, the addition of pesto in this recipe definitely takes this classic recipe up a notch!  Enjoy with a glass of merlot!  Bon Appetit! 

xo natasha

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