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Pizza Margherita Recipe

Lori Felix
This simple Mini Pizza Margherita recipe uses Bays English Muffins to create a tasty meal that takes almost no time at all.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 14 oz. whole tomatoes, with 1/4 cup of the juice reserved
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 10-12 large fresh basil leaves divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Few dashes black pepper
  • 4 BAYS English Muffins any variety, split
  • 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced

Instructions
 

  • Place tomatoes and reserved liquid in food processor or blender; blend until chunky.
  • Heat olive oil in medium saucepan several minutes over medium-low heat.
  • Add garlic and 6 of the whole basil leaves; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add tomatoes, sugar, and seasoning; bring to a simmer.
  • Cook over medium-low heat 10 to 12 minutes or until thickened slightly, stirring occasionally and discard basil leaves.
  • Toast muffins; place on baking sheet. Spread with tomato mixture and top with cheese.
  • Broil 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with remaining basil leaves.