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California Pizza Kitchen Margherita Pizza Recipe
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California Pizza Kitchen Margherita Pizza Recipe

Make our California Pizza Kitchen Margherita Pizza Recipe at home tonight for your family. Almost as easy to make as frozen - But much, much better.
Prep Time25 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Kid Favorite, Lunch, Main Course, Party Recipe
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: California Pizza Kitchen
Yield: 2 Pizzas

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced or pressed
  • 1/2 pound Plum or Roma Tomatoes sliced thinly
  • Two 12-inch prepared Pizza Crusts store bought or homemade
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce of choice, store bought or homemade
  • 16 ounces Mozzarella Cheese shredded or balls, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 12 fresh Basil Leaves cut in strips

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt and garlic. Mix well.
  • Add sliced tomatoes and toss gently to coat. Set aside to marinate at least 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Brush both pizza shells with oil from the garlic mixture.
  • Pour 1 cup of marinara sauce onto each pizza crust. Spread evenly.
  • Top each with 1/2 of the mozzarella (spreading the pieces evenly if using cut mozzarella balls) and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Spread the marinated tomatoes evenly over the pizzas.
  • Bake in a preheated oven according to shell package directions or for about 10 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is golden.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Scatter the basil strips over both pizzas.
  • Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve hot.

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