Margherita Pizza
The quintessential Neapolitan pizza topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
10 min
Servings
2
Ingredients
- 1 ball Pizza dough
- 0.5 cup Canned crushed tomatoes
- 4 ounces Fresh mozzarella cheese
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- 2
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle.
- 3
Spread the crushed tomatoes evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 4
Tear the fresh mozzarella into bite-sized pieces and distribute them over the sauce.
- 5
Carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet.
- 6
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Remove from the oven, top with fresh basil leaves, drizzle with olive oil, and season with a pinch of salt before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
285
kcal
Protein
12
g
Carbs
36
g
Fat
10
g
Fiber
2
g
Sugar
3
g
Sodium
580
mg
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