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Margarita Pizza Recipe

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Named after the Queen of Italy, this pizza is an International favorite - and is easy to make!

Typically a margarita pizza is done in a brick oven. However, considering many of us don't have that luxury, you can use an oven, or as I did in this recipe - use a grill! When I first made this, I cooked for my parents and my husband (each got their own pizza) - all gave a thumbs up so here I am passing it onto you. Enjoy!

Serves: 2-4 (depends on size of pizzas)

	Ingredients	Italian Name
	Pizza dough or premade crust.	pasta
	4-5 Roma tomatoes sliced in 1/8 inch thin slices	pomodori
	1 16 oz. ball of fresh mozzarella cheese cut in 1/8 inch thin slices	formaggio mozzarella
	handful of fresh basil leaves	basilico
	extra virgin olive oil	olio extra vergine di oliva

	Instructions
1.	Roll out your pizza dough into the appropriate size and rub with olive oil. Try to make the dough thin as it will thicken on the grill.
2.	Heat the grill to medium heat.
3.	Place the pizza dough on the grill and let cook for about 3 minutes or until the bottom is a nice crust.
4.	Turn the pizza over cook for another 1 minute, then remove from heat.
5.	At this point, place the tomato slices on the pizza spacing them out. It does not have to be a solid layer like sauce.
6.	Place the mozzarella slices on the pizza between the tomato slices.
7.	Return the pizza to the grill and sprinkle the basil leaves on top.
8.	Cook the pizza unti the cheese is melted. You can lower the lid to help melt the cheese faster. This should only take a few minutes or less.

	TIP #1: Try to check the pizza every 2 minutes because depending on the level of heat, the dough may cook faster or take longer.
	TIP #2: Slice the mozzarella the same width or thinner as the tomatoes.
	TIP #3: Adding the basil on at the last minute will keep the basil fresh and from drying out.
	TIP #4: For a fresh pizza dough, check your local grocery store for frozen pizza dough balls. These are great if you can find a good one. You can also make your own dough using a food processor like the Cuisinart food processor with a dough setting, or use a bread maker that has a dough setting.

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