Easy Classic Pizza Marinara Recipe: Authentic Italian Flavors

Name: Easy Classic Pizza Marinara Recipe: Authentic Italian Flavors
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 can can Italian tomatoes (Ciao tomatoes, grown and picked in Naples, crushed); 2 cloves cloves Garlic (thinly sliced); 1 teaspoon teaspoon Dried oregano (for sprinkling); a few leaves Fresh basil leaves (for garnish); 3 tablespoons tablespoons Olive oil (extra virgin, for sauce and drizzle); 1 ball ball Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, for 1 medium pizza)

Discover how to make the classic Pizza Marinara, an underrated Italian gem. This recipe focuses on simple, high-quality ingredients like Italian tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil, and olive oil to create an incredibly flavorful sauce that forms the heart of this traditional pizza. Perfect for a delicious and easy homemade meal.

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Classic Pizza Marinara Ready to Eat

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

300

Calories

10g

Protein

40g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Close-up of Crispy Pizza Crust

Ingredients

Italian tomatoes
(Ciao tomatoes, grown and picked in Naples, crushed)
1 can
Garlic
(thinly sliced)
2 cloves

Dried oregano
(for sprinkling)
1 teaspoon
Fresh basil leaves
(for garnish)
a few leaves
Olive oil
(extra virgin, for sauce and drizzle)
3 tablespoons
Pizza dough
(store-bought or homemade, for 1 medium pizza)
1 ball

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Pizza with Fresh Basil and Olive Oil Drizzle

Instructions

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Prepare the Sauce: Crush the Italian tomatoes in a bowl, then mix in the thinly sliced garlic, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of dried oregano.
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Prepare the Sauce: Crush the Italian tomatoes in a bowl, then mix in the thinly sliced garlic, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of dried oregano.
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For best flavor, use high-quality Italian crushed tomatoes.
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Stretch the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out your pizza dough into a circular shape, about 12-14 inches in diameter, leaving a slightly thicker edge for the crust.
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Stretch the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out your pizza dough into a circular shape, about 12-14 inches in diameter, leaving a slightly thicker edge for the crust.
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Work quickly with the dough to prevent it from becoming sticky. A hot oven is key for a crispy crust.

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Spread the Sauce: Transfer the stretched dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet. Evenly spread the prepared tomato sauce over the dough, making sure to leave about a half-inch border around the edge for the crust.
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Spread the Sauce: Transfer the stretched dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet. Evenly spread the prepared tomato sauce over the dough, making sure to leave about a half-inch border around the edge for the crust.
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Don't over-sauce the pizza; a thin, even layer is best for Marinara.
4
Add Final Touches and Bake: Drizzle a little more olive oil over the sauce, sprinkle with additional dried oregano, and artfully arrange fresh basil leaves. Bake in a preheated oven (preferably with a pizza stone) at the highest temperature possible (around 220-250°C or 425-475°F) for 8-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crispy.
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Add Final Touches and Bake: Drizzle a little more olive oil over the sauce, sprinkle with additional dried oregano, and artfully arrange fresh basil leaves. Bake in a preheated oven (preferably with a pizza stone) at the highest temperature possible (around 220-250°C or 425-475°F) for 8-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crispy.
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Preheat your oven to the highest possible temperature with a pizza stone or steel for professional results.