I love the simplicity of this margherita sheet pan pizza for being an all-around crowd pleaser that can also feed the whole family! Tangy sauce, crusty dough, fresh ingredients all combine to make a winning family dinner!
Making this full-size Margherita-style pizza is a great family project!
Pizza night is a family tradition for my little family. Time to chill with some big slices, a soda, and a great movie - right?! It's the perfect end of the week celebration to start your weekend out on the right foot! 🙂
This tasty pizza can feed a crowd, or serve as a Friday night dinner and lunch on Saturday. No wonder I love making sheet pan pizzas!!
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🥘 Ingredients
- Olive Oil (for coating pan)
- 1 recipe Pizza Dough (or use store bought dough, or dough mix)
- 2 cups Pizza Sauce (or more, spread to your desired thickness - or use my Arrabbiata sauce for a delightfully spicy pizza, see notes)
- 1 cup fresh Mozzarella (sliced or use either bocconcini balls or ciliegine)
- 1 handful fresh Basil leaves
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions
- Preheat. Set your oven temperature to 500°F (260°C) and prepare your baking sheet with a light coating of olive oil. Dust the sheet pan with some yellow or white cornmeal too (semolina flour is ideal if you have it).
- Fill. Evenly press the dough into the bottom of the sheet pan and up the sides.
- Sauce. Spread 2 cups of pizza sauce over the dough. Use more if desired.
- Toppings. Add either shredded or balled mozzarella over the sauce. Sprinkle a handful of fresh basil leaves over the cheese. Add optional sliced heirloom cherry tomatoes.
- Bake. Cook at 500°F (260°C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbling and golden.
- Serve. Allow to rest for a couple of minutes, slice and serve.
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
- Although not traditional in a Margherita pizza, try my spicy Arrabbiata sauce!
- Additional garnishes; EVOO extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes.
- If any pizza is leftover check out my guide for reheating pizza!
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📋 Recipe
Margherita Sheet Pan Pizza
Ingredients
- olive oil (extra virgin, for coating pan)
- 1 recipe pizza dough (or use store bought dough, or dough mix)
- 2 cups pizza sauce (or use Arrabbiata sauce for spicy, see notes)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella (sliced or use either bocconcini balls or ciliegine)
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) and prepare your baking sheet with a light coating of olive oil. Dust the sheet pan with some yellow or white cornmeal too (semolina flour is ideal if you have it).olive oil
- Evenly press dough into the bottom of the sheet pan and up the sides.1 recipe pizza dough
- Spread the pizza sauce over the dough.2 cups pizza sauce
- Add either shredded or balled mozzarella over the sauce.1 cup fresh mozzarella
- Sprinkle basil leaves over the cheese.1 handful fresh basil leaves
- Bake at 500°F (260°C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbling and golden.
- Allow to rest for a couple of minutes, slice and serve.
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Notes
- Although not traditional in a Margherita pizza, try my spicy Arrabbiata sauce!
- Additional garnishes include EVOO extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Makes 1 13x18 inch pizza.
- If any pizza is leftover check out my guide for reheating pizza.
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Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!
Amy says
Yummy...the sheet pan pizza idea is great!