Classic Margherita Pizza

4 Stars
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19 Apr
Michel

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250-300
  • Total Fat: 10-15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5-8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 20-30mg
  • Sodium: 500-600mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 30-35g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2-3g
  • Sugars: 3-4g
  • Protein: 10-12g

Ingredients

  • 1 pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 8 oz (225g) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 2-3 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • Fresh basil leaves, torn
  • Olive oil, for drizzling
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Cornmeal or flour, for dusting
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or an upside-down baking sheet in the oven while it preheats. This will help ensure a crispy crust.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness. If you prefer a thin crust, roll it out thinner; for a thicker crust, leave it a bit thicker.
  3. Once the dough is rolled out, transfer it to a pizza peel or another flat surface that's been lightly dusted with cornmeal or flour. This will make it easier to transfer the pizza to the oven later.
  4. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
  5. Arrange the sliced mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Then, place the sliced tomatoes on top of the cheese.
  6. Season the pizza with salt and pepper to taste. You can also drizzle a little olive oil over the top for added flavor.
  7. Carefully transfer the assembled pizza to the preheated oven using the pizza peel or flat surface. If you're using a pizza stone, slide the pizza directly onto the stone. If you're using a baking sheet, carefully transfer the pizza onto the hot baking sheet.
  8. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  9. Once the pizza is done, remove it from the oven and sprinkle torn basil leaves over the top for a fresh burst of flavor.
  10. Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your classic Margherita pizza!

Our Comments

  • comment author
    Francine
    April 19 2024

    Absolutely delicious! Tried this recipe last night and it turned out amazing. The combination of fresh ingredients really made a difference!

    Reply
  • comment author
    Mich
    April 19 2024

    Simple yet satisfying. This recipe was a hit with my family. The flavors of the tomatoes and basil really shine through. Will definitely make it again!

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