Lazy-Girl Pizza Margherita

Ingredients

• 1 store-bought pre-made pizza crust
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Spread pizza sauce over the pizza crust.
3. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
4. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top of the mozzarella cheese.
5. Sprinkle tomatoes on top of the cheese.
6. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top of the tomatoes.
7. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the top.
8. Sprinkle salt and pepper, to taste.
9. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
10. Remove from oven and slice into wedges.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Margherita pizza is a classic Italian pizza that is named after Queen Margherita of Savoy.
• The colors of the topping (red tomatoes, white mozzarella, and green basil) symbolize the colors of the Italian flag.
• The traditional topping for Margherita pizza is just tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.