Description
A classic margherita pizza with simple, fresh ingredients for a delicious and easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
- Arrange mozzarella slices on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven, top with fresh basil, drizzle with olive oil, and add salt if needed.
Notes
- Use fresh mozzarella for best results.
- Let the dough rest for 10 minutes before rolling for easier handling.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 pizza)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: margherita pizza, classic pizza, Italian food, homemade pizza