Description
Margherita pizza is an iconic Italian dish that beautifully combines simple, fresh ingredients into a delicious culinary masterpiece. With a crispy crust topped with rich tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, each slice captures the essence of Italy. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, this pizza not only delights the palate but also fosters connections among family and friends. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and create a margherita pizza that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces
- 1 can (14 oz) San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475?F (245?C).
- In a bowl, crush the San Marzano tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a circle about 12 inches wide.
- Place the rolled dough on a baking sheet or pizza stone and spread the tomato sauce evenly over it.
- Scatter torn mozzarella pieces across the sauce.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, top with fresh basil leaves, drizzle with olive oil, then slice and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 22mg