Description
Experience the delightful taste of homemade margherita pizza, where a golden, chewy crust meets fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and aromatic basil. This classic Italian dish is not only easy to prepare but also allows for customization to suit your palate. Perfect for any gathering or cozy night in, each slice celebrates the essence of Italian cuisine and brings warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into chunks
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes, crushed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to its highest setting (about 475?F / 245?C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a circle about 12 inches in diameter.
- In a bowl, mix crushed tomatoes with salt and pepper until chunky but spreadable.
- Spread the tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a half-inch border around the edges.
- Distribute torn mozzarella pieces evenly over the sauce and sprinkle fresh basil on top.
- Drizzle with olive oil before transferring to the hot stone or baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly. Slice and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 107g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 20mg