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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. 1

    Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.

  2. 2

    Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle.

  3. 3

    Spread the crushed tomatoes evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.

  4. 4

    Tear the fresh mozzarella into bite-sized pieces and distribute them over the sauce.

  5. 5

    Carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet.

  6. 6

    Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

  7. 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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