Classic Tomato Basil Pizza

Classic Tomato Basil Pizza is a delightful, dairy-free take on the traditional favorite, featuring a crispy crust topped with fresh tomatoes and fragrant basil. Perfect for a quick meal, this pizza is both satisfying and full of vibrant flavors.

Ingredients

• Pizza Dough - 250 grams
• Tomato Sauce - 100 grams
• Fresh Tomatoes, sliced - 150 grams
• Fresh Basil Leaves - 15 grams
• Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic, minced - 1 clove
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black Pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Red Pepper Flakes (optional) - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
3. In a small bowl, mix the tomato sauce, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
4. Spread the tomato sauce mixture evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough.
5. Layer the sliced fresh tomatoes on top of the sauce.
6. Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
8. Remove the pizza from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves before slicing.
9. Allow to cool for a minute, then serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 42 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes which may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
• Basil contains anti-inflammatory properties and can aid digestion.

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