Margherita pizza
11
Points®
Total time: 1 hr 25 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 1 hr 10 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
If you love pizza, you'll adore this classic with a twist.
Ingredients
Tomato(es)
500 g
Dried oregano
1 tsp
Olive oil
1 tbs
Brown onion
1 medium, finely chopped
Garlic
2 clove(s), crushed
Tomato paste
2 tbs
Wholemeal lebanese bread
200 g
Bocconcini
180 g
Fresh basil
1 cup(s), to serve
Oil spray
2 x 3 second spray(s)
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 200°C or 180°C fan-forced. Place tomatoes in a large baking dish. Sprinkle with oregano and lightly spray with oil. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10 minutes. Coarsely chop.
2
Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 3–4 minutes or until softened. Add tomato paste, chopped tomatoes and ½ cup (125ml) water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until thickened.
3
Place bread on 2 baking trays and spread with tomato mixture. Top with cheese. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until pizza bases are crisp and cheese has melted. Serve topped with basil.
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