PIZZA MARGHERITA

By ldelmas

Ingredients

• 2 tblsp.extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to grease pan
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
• 1 28 oz. can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and hand crushed
• kosher salt and fresly ground black pepper
• 1 8 oz. ball fresh buffalo mossarella, drained
• 1/2 cup fresh vasil leaves
• Cornmeal for dusting
• Pizza dough (homemade orsupermarket)

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from aerogardenblog.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat pizza stone in oven to 450 degrees.

In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the minced garlic, thyme and oregano. Cook until just fragrant, then add the crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste. Lower the heat and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes to reduce and concentrate the flavor. Shut off the heat and set aside.

*TIP: You can also add any of these fresh herbs to your favorite frozen pizza or pizza recipe to really make it sing!