Description
Classic Margherita Pizza is a celebration of flavors and traditions, featuring fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil, capturing the essence of Italian cuisine.
Ingredients
- Pizza Dough: 1 batch
- Fresh Mozzarella Cheese: 8 oz
- Ripe Tomatoes: 2-3 medium
- Fresh Basil Leaves: 1/4 cup
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F to 500°F (245°C to 260°C).
- Prepare the dough by letting it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes if store-bought.
- Shape the dough into a round shape, about 12 inches in diameter.
- Add sliced or crushed tomatoes evenly over the dough.
- Distribute fresh mozzarella slices evenly over the tomatoes.
- Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle salt over the pizza.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
- Add fresh basil leaves immediately after removing from the oven.
- Allow to cool for a minute, then slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Experiment with different tomato varieties for unique tastes.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Margherita Pizza, Italian Pizza, Homemade Pizza