Pizza Margherita

Pizza Margherita is a classic Italian dish that features a delightful balance of fresh ingredients, showcasing the vibrant flavors of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. This vegetarian delight is perfect for a quick meal that feels gourmet.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Fresh mozzarella cheese - 150 grams
• Fresh basil leaves - 10 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Freshly ground black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 250°C (482°F) and place a pizza stone or baking tray inside to heat up.
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 10-12 inches in diameter.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
6. Drizzle olive oil over the top, and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
7. Carefully slide the pizza (with parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking tray.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
9. Remove the pizza from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves.
10. Slice and serve hot, drizzled with a little more olive oil if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes and basil, which may help reduce inflammation.
• Provides a good source of calcium and protein from mozzarella cheese.

Tags