🍕 Authentic Pizza Marinara Recipe (Italian Style)

 

 Pizza Marinara is one of the simplest yet most traditional Italian pizzas. It has no cheese—just a flavorful tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. Perfect for those who love a light and classic taste! ❤️🇮🇹

Ingredients (For 1 Large Pizza)

For the Dough:

• 250g (2 cups) "00" flour or all-purpose flour
• 150ml (⅔ cup) warm water
• 3g (½ tsp) dry yeast
• 1 pinch of sugar
• 5g (1 tsp) salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Sauce:

• 200g (1 cup) canned San Marzano tomatoes (or any good-quality tomatoes)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic (finely sliced)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt to taste

For the Toppings:

• Extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
• Fresh basil leaves (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1️⃣ Mix yeast and sugar into warm water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2️⃣ Add the yeast mixture to the flour, then add salt and olive oil.
3️⃣ Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4️⃣ Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.

Step 2: Make the Tomato Sauce

1️⃣ Blend or crush the canned tomatoes into a smooth sauce.
2️⃣ Mix in olive oil, garlic, oregano, and salt.
3️⃣ Stir well and set aside.

Step 3: Assemble & Bake the Pizza

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 250°C (480°F).
2️⃣ Roll out the dough into a thin circle.
3️⃣ Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
4️⃣ Bake for 7-10 minutes until the crust is golden and crispy.
5️⃣ Remove from the oven and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Add fresh basil leaves if desired.

Serve hot and enjoy this classic Italian delight!