Description
A classic Margherita Pizza made with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, aromatic basil, and a crisp-chewy crust. Simple, satisfying, and full of fresh Italian flavor.
Ingredients
1 ball pizza dough (about 250g)
4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced and patted dry
2 medium ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 handful fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
Optional: 1 clove garlic, minced or garlic-infused olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside.
2. Let the pizza dough come to room temperature for 30 minutes, then stretch it to a 10–12 inch circle on parchment paper.
3. Lay the mozzarella slices evenly on the dough, then top with sliced tomatoes.
4. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
5. Transfer the pizza with the parchment to the hot stone or pan and bake for 8–12 minutes.
6. Remove from oven when the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
7. Top with fresh basil leaves and let the pizza sit for 2–3 minutes before slicing.
8. Serve hot with an optional extra drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Calories per slice (based on 8 slices): ~210 kcal
Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4.5g
Carbohydrates: 22g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 310mg
These values may vary based on ingredient brands and portion size.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Margherita pizza, homemade pizza, Italian pizza, vegetarian pizza