Description
This Margherita Pizza delivers the perfect harmony of a chewy yet crisp crust, fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil. It’s a simple and satisfying classic that captures the heart of Italian cuisine. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
1 pizza dough ball
4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
2 ripe tomatoes
1 small handful fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
1 small clove garlic (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or steel inside if using.
2. Stretch or roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a 10–12 inch circle. Place it on parchment paper.
3. Brush the dough lightly with olive oil. Rub with cut garlic clove if using.
4. Arrange thin slices of tomato evenly over the dough, leaving a border.
5. Tear the mozzarella into chunks and scatter over the tomatoes.
6. Transfer the pizza (with parchment) onto the preheated stone or a baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10–13 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
8. Top immediately with fresh basil, an extra drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 13 minutes
Yield: 1 12-inch pizza (8 slices)
Category: Main Dish
Calories per slice: 220
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 380mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated fat: 4.5g
Unsaturated fat: 3g
Trans fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 9g
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pizza, margherita, vegetarian, mozzarella