Description
Indulge in the authentic taste of Italy with this Pizza Margherita, featuring a perfect harmony of fresh ingredients. This classic dish showcases a crisp crust topped with rich tomato sauce, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves that not only delight the palate but also bring vibrant colors reminiscent of the Italian flag to your table. Whether for a casual weeknight dinner or an elegant gathering, this simple yet gourmet pizza is sure to impress family and friends alike. With its quick prep time and customizable options, you can make it uniquely yours while staying true to its traditional roots.
Ingredients
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- Naples-style pizza dough
- Fine semolina for dusting
- Naples-style pizza sauce
- 1 lb. fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
- 16 fresh basil leaves
- Olive oil, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven by placing a pizza stone under the broiler for 30 minutes.
- Dust a ball of dough with semolina and shape it into a 10" circle about 1/4" thick, leaving a 1" crust.
- Spread 1/2 cup of tomato sauce over the dough and top with a quarter each of mozzarella and basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Slide the prepared pizza onto the preheated stone and broil for 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is charred.
- Carefully remove from the oven, slice while hot, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza (approximately 115g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg