Jump to Recipe I love the simplicity of this margherita sheet pan pizza for being an all-around crowd pleaser that can also feed the whole family! Tangy sauce, crusty dough, fresh ingredients all combine to make a winning family dinner! Feed your family with this sheet pan Margherita pizza a twist of an Italian classic! Making this full-size Margherita-style pizza is a great family project! Pizza night is a family tradition for my little family. Time to chill with some big slices, a soda, and a great movie - right?! It’s the perfect end of the week celebration to start your weekend out on the right foot! 🙂 This tasty pizza can feed a crowd, or serve as a Friday night dinner and lunch on Saturday. No wonder I love making sheet pan pizzas!!

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🥘 Ingredients Olive Oil (for coating pan)1 recipe Pizza Dough (or use store bought dough, or dough mix)2 cups Pizza Sauce (or more, spread to your desired thickness - or use my Arrabbiata sauce for a delightfully spicy pizza, see notes)1 cup fresh Mozzarella (sliced or use either bocconcini balls or ciliegine)1 handful fresh Basil leaves Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips! 🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions Preheat. Set your oven temperature to 500°F (260°C) and prepare your baking sheet with a light coating of olive oil. Dust the sheet pan with some yellow or white cornmeal too (semolina flour is ideal if you have it).Fill. Evenly press the dough into the bottom of the sheet pan and up the sides.Sauce. Spread 2 cups of pizza sauce over the dough. Use more if desired.Toppings. Add either shredded or balled mozzarella over the sauce. Sprinkle a handful of fresh basil leaves over the cheese. Add optional sliced heirloom cherry tomatoes.Bake. Cook at 500°F (260°C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbling and golden.Serve. Allow to rest for a couple of minutes, slice and serve.

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes Although not traditional in a Margherita pizza, try my spicy Arrabbiata sauce! Additional garnishes; EVOO extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes.If any pizza is leftover check out my guide for reheating pizza! 🍕 Other Great Pizza Recipes

Pizza AioliChicken Parmesan PizzaAnchovy PizzaGarlic PizzaStuffed Pizza Roll Ups

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Margherita Sheet Pan Pizza

I love the simplicity of this margherita sheet pan pizza for being an all-around crowd pleaser that can also feed the whole family! Tangy sauce, crusty dough, fresh ingredients all combine to make a winning family dinner!

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings Calories: 396kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 25 minutes Total Time 30 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ olive oil (extra virgin, for coating pan)▢ 1 recipe pizza dough (or use store bought dough, or dough mix)▢ 2 cups pizza sauce (or use Arrabbiata sauce for spicy, see notes)▢ 1 cup fresh mozzarella (sliced or use either bocconcini balls or ciliegine)▢ 1 handful fresh basil leaves

InstructionsPreheat oven to 500°F (260°C) and prepare your baking sheet with a light coating of olive oil. Dust the sheet pan with some yellow or white cornmeal too (semolina flour is ideal if you have it).olive oilEvenly press dough into the bottom of the sheet pan and up the sides.1 recipe pizza doughSpread the pizza sauce over the dough.2 cups pizza sauceAdd either shredded or balled mozzarella over the sauce.1 cup fresh mozzarellaSprinkle basil leaves over the cheese.1 handful fresh basil leavesBake at 500°F (260°C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbling and golden.Allow to rest for a couple of minutes, slice and serve. Equipment You May Need1 Baking Sheet1 Pizza Cutter1 Silicone Kitchen Tongs Notes Although not traditional in a Margherita pizza, try my spicy Arrabbiata sauce! Additional garnishes include EVOO extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes. Makes 1 13x18 inch pizza. If any pizza is leftover check out my guide for reheating pizza.

NutritionCalories: 396kcal (20%) | Carbohydrates: 67g (22%) | Protein: 15g (30%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg (5%) | Sodium: 1487mg (65%) | Potassium: 285mg (8%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 497IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 105mg (11%) | Iron: 4mg (22%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Margherita Sheet Pan Pizza Course Dinner Recipes, Main Dish, PizzaCuisine American, ItalianAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

I love the simplicity of this margherita sheet pan pizza for being an all-around crowd pleaser that can also feed the whole family! Tangy sauce, crusty dough, fresh ingredients all combine to make a winning family dinner!

Making this full-size Margherita-style pizza is a great family project!

Pizza night is a family tradition for my little family. Time to chill with some big slices, a soda, and a great movie - right?! It’s the perfect end of the week celebration to start your weekend out on the right foot! 🙂

This tasty pizza can feed a crowd, or serve as a Friday night dinner and lunch on Saturday. No wonder I love making sheet pan pizzas!!

🥘 Ingredients

  • Olive Oil (for coating pan)1 recipe Pizza Dough (or use store bought dough, or dough mix)2 cups Pizza Sauce (or more, spread to your desired thickness - or use my Arrabbiata sauce for a delightfully spicy pizza, see notes)1 cup fresh Mozzarella (sliced or use either bocconcini balls or ciliegine)1 handful fresh Basil leaves

Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!

🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions

  • Preheat. Set your oven temperature to 500°F (260°C) and prepare your baking sheet with a light coating of olive oil. Dust the sheet pan with some yellow or white cornmeal too (semolina flour is ideal if you have it).Fill. Evenly press the dough into the bottom of the sheet pan and up the sides.Sauce. Spread 2 cups of pizza sauce over the dough. Use more if desired.Toppings. Add either shredded or balled mozzarella over the sauce. Sprinkle a handful of fresh basil leaves over the cheese. Add optional sliced heirloom cherry tomatoes.Bake. Cook at 500°F (260°C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbling and golden.Serve. Allow to rest for a couple of minutes, slice and serve.

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes

  • Although not traditional in a Margherita pizza, try my spicy Arrabbiata sauce! Additional garnishes; EVOO extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes.If any pizza is leftover check out my guide for reheating pizza!

🍕 Other Great Pizza Recipes

  • Pizza AioliChicken Parmesan PizzaAnchovy PizzaGarlic PizzaStuffed Pizza Roll Ups

Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!

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Print Recipe Leave A Comment Love This Recipe?Click On A Star To Rate It! 5 from 11 reviews

Margherita Sheet Pan Pizza

I love the simplicity of this margherita sheet pan pizza for being an all-around crowd pleaser that can also feed the whole family! Tangy sauce, crusty dough, fresh ingredients all combine to make a winning family dinner!

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings Calories: 396kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 25 minutes Total Time 30 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ olive oil (extra virgin, for coating pan)▢ 1 recipe pizza dough (or use store bought dough, or dough mix)▢ 2 cups pizza sauce (or use Arrabbiata sauce for spicy, see notes)▢ 1 cup fresh mozzarella (sliced or use either bocconcini balls or ciliegine)▢ 1 handful fresh basil leaves

InstructionsPreheat oven to 500°F (260°C) and prepare your baking sheet with a light coating of olive oil. Dust the sheet pan with some yellow or white cornmeal too (semolina flour is ideal if you have it).olive oilEvenly press dough into the bottom of the sheet pan and up the sides.1 recipe pizza doughSpread the pizza sauce over the dough.2 cups pizza sauceAdd either shredded or balled mozzarella over the sauce.1 cup fresh mozzarellaSprinkle basil leaves over the cheese.1 handful fresh basil leavesBake at 500°F (260°C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbling and golden.Allow to rest for a couple of minutes, slice and serve. Equipment You May Need1 Baking Sheet1 Pizza Cutter1 Silicone Kitchen Tongs Notes Although not traditional in a Margherita pizza, try my spicy Arrabbiata sauce! Additional garnishes include EVOO extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes. Makes 1 13x18 inch pizza. If any pizza is leftover check out my guide for reheating pizza.

NutritionCalories: 396kcal (20%) | Carbohydrates: 67g (22%) | Protein: 15g (30%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg (5%) | Sodium: 1487mg (65%) | Potassium: 285mg (8%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 497IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 105mg (11%) | Iron: 4mg (22%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Margherita Sheet Pan Pizza Course Dinner Recipes, Main Dish, PizzaCuisine American, Italian

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!

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5 from 11 reviews

Margherita Sheet Pan Pizza

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 396kcal

Prep 5 minutes

Cooking 25 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ olive oil (extra virgin, for coating pan)▢ 1 recipe pizza dough (or use store bought dough, or dough mix)▢ 2 cups pizza sauce (or use Arrabbiata sauce for spicy, see notes)▢ 1 cup fresh mozzarella (sliced or use either bocconcini balls or ciliegine)▢ 1 handful fresh basil leaves

InstructionsPreheat oven to 500°F (260°C) and prepare your baking sheet with a light coating of olive oil. Dust the sheet pan with some yellow or white cornmeal too (semolina flour is ideal if you have it).olive oilEvenly press dough into the bottom of the sheet pan and up the sides.1 recipe pizza doughSpread the pizza sauce over the dough.2 cups pizza sauceAdd either shredded or balled mozzarella over the sauce.1 cup fresh mozzarellaSprinkle basil leaves over the cheese.1 handful fresh basil leavesBake at 500°F (260°C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbling and golden.Allow to rest for a couple of minutes, slice and serve.

Equipment You May Need1 Baking Sheet1 Pizza Cutter1 Silicone Kitchen Tongs

Notes Although not traditional in a Margherita pizza, try my spicy Arrabbiata sauce! Additional garnishes include EVOO extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes. Makes 1 13x18 inch pizza. If any pizza is leftover check out my guide for reheating pizza.

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcal (20%) | Carbohydrates: 67g (22%) | Protein: 15g (30%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg (5%) | Sodium: 1487mg (65%) | Potassium: 285mg (8%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 497IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 105mg (11%) | Iron: 4mg (22%)

Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!

Course Dinner Recipes, Main Dish, PizzaCuisine American, Italian