Description
A classic Margherita Pizza with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
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.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
- Arrange mozzarella slices on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden.
- Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and add salt if needed.
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh mozzarella for best results.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Let the dough rest for better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- 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, Italian, Homemade Pizza, Vegetarian