Description
Classic Margherita Pizza is a timeless Italian dish that combines the freshest ingredients for a delightful culinary experience. With its crispy crust, rich tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves, this pizza is perfect for any occasion—from cozy family nights to elegant gatherings. Making your own Margherita pizza from scratch not only fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma but also brings joy as you savor each slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup canned San Marzano tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (preferably buffalo mozzarella)
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Let the pizza dough rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, crush the San Marzano tomatoes by hand and season with sea salt.
- On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle.
- Spread an even layer of tomato sauce on the dough, leaving space around the edges.
- Tear the mozzarella into pieces and scatter them over the sauce.
- Bake on a hot baking sheet or pizza stone for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, add fresh basil leaves and drizzle with olive oil before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg