Sheet Pan Margherita Pizza Recipe

Homemade sheet pan Margherita pizza with fresh mozzarella and basil on white kitchen counter

Sheet Pan Margherita Pizza Recipe

This Sheet Pan Margherita Pizza is everything you love about classic Italian pizza made easier. With crispy golden crust, melty fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil, this one-pan recipe delivers authentic pizzeria flavor right from your home oven in just 30 minutes. Perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers!

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 20

Dough Rising: 1

Total Time: 1 40

Servings: servings

Calories: 325kcal

Cost: $10

Equipment

18x13-inch sheet pan
Mixing bowls
Wooden Spoon
Stand mixer (optional)
Pastry brush
Pizza wheel or sharp knife
Bench scraper
Oven thermometer

Ingredients

Pizza Dough

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour or bread flour for chewier crust
1 packet instant yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
1 ½ cups warm water about 110°F
2 tablespoons olive oil divided
1 tablespoon honey or sugar
2 teaspoons salt

Toppings

1 cup tomato sauce homemade or store-bought
16 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced or torn
2–3 cups cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes optional
Grated Parmesan cheese optional, for topping

Instructions

Mix and activate yeast with warm water and honey
Add flour, oil, and salt; knead until smooth
Let dough rise until doubled, about 1 hour
Preheat oven to 475°F with sheet pan inside
Stretch dough into oiled sheet pan
Brush with olive oil and par-bake 7–8 minutes
Spread tomato sauce and add toppings
Bake 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly
Top with basil and drizzle olive oil
Slice and serve hot

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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