Classic Margherita Pizza

A crisp, golden crust topped with a bright tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant fresh basil leaves. This authentic Italian staple brings the taste of Naples straight to your home kitchen.

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g)

pre-made pizza dough ball

0.5 cup

crushed canned tomatoes

8 oz (225 g)

fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into rounds

10 leaves

fresh basil leaves

1 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp

all-purpose flour (for dusting)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to get it nice and hot.

2. 2

   Spread 2 tbsp of all-purpose flour on a flat clean counter and stretch your 1 lb (450 g) pizza dough ball into a 12-inch circle.

3. 3

   Place the stretched dough onto a piece of parchment paper to make it easy to move later.

4. 4

   Spread 0.5 cup of crushed canned tomatoes evenly over the dough using the back of a large metal spoon, leaving about 1 inch for the crust border.

5. 5

   Arrange the 8 oz (225 g) of fresh mozzarella cheese slices in a single layer on top of the tomato sauce.

6. 6

   Drizzle 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil over the top of the cheese and sauce.

7. 7

   Slide the parchment paper with the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet in the oven.

8. 8

   Bake until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned in spots, about 10 to 12 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove the pizza from the oven and carefully scatter the 10 fresh basil leaves over the hot cheese before serving.

Per serving: 320 calories · 12 g protein · 42 g carbs · 11 g fat

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