Description
This Margherita Pizza brings together a bubbly crust, fresh mozzarella, sweet San Marzano tomato sauce, and fragrant basil for an authentic Neapolitan-style classic that’s full of flavor and incredibly easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 cup crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- A handful of fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone inside for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix crushed tomatoes with a pinch of salt for the sauce.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly flour a pizza peel or parchment paper. Stretch dough into a 12-inch circle.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread sauce over dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Add mozzarella slices evenly.
- Cook to Perfection: Slide onto the hot stone and bake for 7–9 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from oven, tear fresh basil over the top, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let cool for a minute, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Let dough sit at room temperature before stretching for better elasticity.
- Use parchment paper if you’re nervous about transferring the pizza.
- Do not overload with toppings to avoid soggy crust.
- Fresh mozzarella melts better than shredded varieties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 pizza)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Margherita Pizza, homemade pizza, Neapolitan pizza, easy pizza recipe, Italian pizza, vegetarian pizza