Classic Margherita Pizza
A simple yet delicious Italian pizza topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, representing the colors of the Italian flag.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 1 pizza (serves 2) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ball pizza dough (about 250g)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce (preferably San Marzano)
- 200g fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Flour for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
- Lightly flour a surface and stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 10-12 inch circle.
- Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined peel or another flat surface.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the base, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Top with slices of fresh mozzarella and a few basil leaves.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with extra basil if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use high-quality mozzarella and tomatoes for the best flavor.
- For a crispier crust, bake on a preheated pizza stone.
- Don’t overload the pizza with toppings to keep it classic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pizza
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Margherita, pizza, Italian, vegetarian, mozzarella, basil, classic
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