Margherita Pizza
A classic Italian pizza topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Fresh basil leaves - 1/2 cup
- Fresh mozzarella cheese - 8 ounces, sliced
- Tomatoes - 4 medium, thinly sliced
- Pizza dough - 1 pound
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 475°F.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Brush the dough with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- Arrange the tomato slices evenly over the dough.
- Top with the sliced mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil leaves.
- Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 35g
- Protein: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g
