Description
This Margherita Pizza recipe is a classic favorite that features a simple yet delicious combination of fresh ingredients. With a flavorful tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and fragrant basil leaves, this pizza is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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For the Tomato Sauce:
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole San Marzano tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
For the Pizza:
- Cornmeal, for stretching the dough
- 1 pound Pizza Dough, store-bought or homemade
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, torn or thinly sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Red pepper flakes, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 500°F.
- Prepare the Tomato Sauce: In a food processor, combine the San Marzano tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and salt. Process until smooth.
- Prepare the Pizza Dough: Dust a baking sheet with cornmeal and stretch the pizza dough into an oval shape.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread the tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a border. Top with mozzarella.
- Bake the Pizza: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the crust is browned.
- Finish and Serve: Top with basil, red pepper flakes, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.
Notes
- Store leftover pizza sauce in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
