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Homemade Margherita Pizza Recipe

Homemade Margherita Pizza Recipe

Enjoy the charm of a Homemade Margherita Pizza, a delightful dish made from scratch that brings the essence of Italy to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: DINNER RECIPES
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 can San Marzano tomatoes crushed
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt
For the Crust
  • 1 pound Pizza dough store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon Cornmeal
For the Toppings
  • 8 ounces Fresh mozzarella cheese torn or sliced
  • 1 cup Fresh basil leaves for topping
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pizza stone
  • Baking sheet
  • Rolling pin

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven according to the pizza dough instructions.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface.
  3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or an ungreased baking sheet.
  4. Spread the San Marzano tomatoes over the dough, crushing them gently.
  5. Add the minced garlic and sprinkle with sea salt.
  6. Distribute the fresh mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza.
  7. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and add the fresh basil leaves.
  8. Sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired.
  9. Bake in the oven until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  10. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves right before serving for extra flavor and presentation.

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