Classic Margherita Pizza
A simple, yet flavorful Italian Margherita pizza with a crispy thin crust, fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a weekend treat!
Equipment
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
- Rolling pin
- Pizza cutter
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (or crushed tomatoes)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh mozzarella (sliced)
- 2 ripe tomatoes (thinly sliced)
- Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and place your pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface until you achieve your desired thickness.
- Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Layer mozzarella and tomato slices over the sauce.
- Season with salt, pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Transfer the pizza (with parchment) to the hot pizza stone/baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves.
- Slice and serve hot!
Notes
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 270
Protein: 12g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fat: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Sodium: 600mg
Sugar: 4g
Calories: 270
Protein: 12g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fat: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Sodium: 600mg
Sugar: 4g