Wild Garlic Pesto Margherita Pizza
This Wild Garlic Pesto Margherita Pizza is a bold, aromatic twist on the classic margherita, combining the simplicity of tomato, mozzarella, and oregano with the earthy richness of wild garlic pesto and a drizzle of luxurious truffle oil.
The base features a Neapolitan-style tomato sauce, paired with a blend of fresh mozzarella and low-moisture mozzarella for the perfect balance of creaminess and stretch. Baked to perfection in our Ooni pizza oven, it’s topped with dollops of wild garlic pesto (czosnek niedźwiedzi), adding a burst of intense, garlicky flavour.
A drizzle of truffle oil enhances the rich, savoury profile, while a sprinkle of oregano lends a fragrant, herby finish. This combination of bold and fresh ingredients transforms the classic margherita into a flavour-packed, elevated pizza experience.
Wild Garlic Pesto Margherita Pizza
This pizza combines the timeless simplicity of margherita with the bold, aromatic addition of wild garlic pesto and truffle oil. Try this Wild Garlic Pesto Margherita Pizza for yourself and discover how a few carefully chosen ingredients can elevate a traditional favourite.To make this Wild Garlic Pesto Margherita Pizza pizza, gather your ingredients and follow our easy step-by-step instructions. Bon appétit! And don’t forget to explore our other home pizza recipes for more inspiration.
Equipment
- Outdoor Pizza Oven, Pizza Steel, or Stone (if using a home oven)
- 1 Pizza Peel
- 1 sauce ladle
- 1 wooden chopping board or peel for prep and serving
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough ball
- 1 ladle of pizza sauce
- Fresh mozzarella cheese
- Low moisture mozzarella cheese
- Truffle oil
- Dried oregano
Wild Garlic Pesto (If Making Your Own)
- 150 grams wild garlic leaves
- 50 grams parmesan
- 50 grams almonds or pine nuts
- Salt to taste
- Squeeze of lemon
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Follow any of our dough recipes. You will need to prepare the dough at least 24 hours ahead of time.
- Prepare Sauce: We recommend our standard pizza sauce which is versatile, simple to make and is perfect for Neapolitan style pizzas. Spice up this sauce however you like, remember the best part about making pizza is the creative process!
- Prepare Cheeses: Place your fresh mozzarella in a container or bowl with a paper towel at the bottom to allow some of the water to drain. Tear both the fresh and low moisture mozzarella into medium-sized pieces. Set aside.
- Prepare Wild Garlic Pesto: We made this pizza while in Poland and used a jar of wild garlic pesto purchased in the Bieszczady Mountains. By all means, use store-bought pesto if you can find it. If you'd like to make your own, we’ve done so before by loosely following this recipe: Blitz wild garlic leaves and parmesan until roughly combined, add EVOO, a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon. Set aside.
- Preheat Oven:If using an outdoor pizza like an Ooni pizza oven, aim for a temperature of 450-500°C at the center of your pizza stone. Use an infrared thermometer to ensure accuracy. It should take around 25-30 minutes to reach temperature.For a home oven, using a pizza steel or stone, place the stone or steel inside the oven and preheat to the highest temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Base: On a lightly floured surface, stretch out the dough by hand according to the steps outlined in our dough recipe. Once you're happy with the shape of the base, lightly dust your pizza peel and transfer the dough onto the peel.
- Assemble Pizza: Assemble the pizza by spreading a ladle of sauce in a circular motion, starting from the center and working outwards. Distribute pieces of mozzarella cheeses evenly across the dough, ensuring the pieces are about 2 cm in diameter and at least 1.5 cm apart. Add small dollops of garlic pesto across the pizza for bursts of flavour.
- Bake Your Pizza:If you're using an outdoor pizza oven, launch the pizza into the oven and bake for 60-90 seconds. Keep an eye on the pie and rotate every 10-15 seconds to ensure even cooking and to avoid burning.For a home oven with a pizza steel or stone, the bake time should be around 7-10 minutes.
- Serving: Once the pizza is done, remove it from the oven and place it on a serving board. Sprinkle with oregano and finish with a drizzle of truffle oil. Now it's time to enjoy your delicious Wild Garlic Pesto Margherita Pizza!
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