Classic Margherita | Italian | Umami

Ingredients

• For the sauce
• 1 clove garlic minces
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can San Marzano whole tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• For the pizzas
• 1 recipe perfect pizza dough, at room temperature for 1 hour
• Corn meal or semolina flour, as needed
• Extra virgin olive oil for garnishing and brushing crust
• 15 to 20 fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
• 1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese or buffalo mozzarella, torn into bite size pieces
• Flaky sea salt