Pizza Margherita

Pizza Margherita

Sauce:

1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained

1/2 tsp. sugar

1 garlic clove, chopped

2 large basil leaves

Pizza:

1 recipe of pizza dough  Here 

8 oz. fresh mozzarella, sliced

1 tomato, sliced

8 basil leaves, torn

2 tsp. truffle oil

In a food processor, puree tomatoes, sugar, garlic and the 2 basil leaves.  Pour into fine-mesh strainer, set over a bowl and let drain for 15 minutes.

Using a pizza stone, heat oven to 450 degrees. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over pizza crust with rubber spatula, leaving 1/2 inch border around edges.  Cook directly on stone for 5 minutes.  Remove.  Add cheese and tomato slices.  Cook 5 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and crust is browned.  Remove from oven and carefully lay a paper towel over entire pizza. Lightly pat to absorb any water that comes from cheese.  Spread basil pieces over pizza, drizzle with truffle oil and slice.  Serve immediately.

Serves 2.