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Margherita Pizza Recipe

A simple and classic Margherita pizza with fresh ingredients.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Pizza Dough

  • 1 ball Pizza dough store-bought or homemade

Toppings

  • ½ cup Tomato sauce preferably San Marzano
  • 8 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
  • ¼ cup Fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • to taste Salt

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place your pizza stone inside.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
  3. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
  4. Arrange the mozzarella slices on top of the sauce.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  6. Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil. Add salt to taste.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Margherita, Pizza
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