Classic Margherita Pizza
Nothing says la vita bella like a perfectly simple margherita pizza—nostalgic, no-fuss, and full of flavor when made with the right ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1 ball of pizza dough

• 1 jar of Ciao Pappy’s Marinara Classico

• 1 ball of fresh mozzarella

• Fresh basil leaves

• Extra virgin olive oil

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat your pizza oven to a high heat (around 750°F if using a wood-fired oven, or 500°F for a conventional oven with a pizza stone).

2. On a floured surface, stretch your dough into your desired shape and thickness.

3. Spoon a thin layer of Marinara Classico evenly across the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.

4. Tear the mozzarella into pieces and scatter them generously over the top.

5. Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake until the crust is golden and blistered and the cheese is bubbling—about 6 minutes in a pizza oven, or 8–10 minutes in a conventional oven.

6. Remove from the oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves, a pinch of salt, freshly cracked pepper, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

7. Slice and enjoy while hot!