Pizza de Albahaca y Mozzarella

Pizza de Albahaca y Mozzarella is a delightful Spanish pizza that combines the freshness of basil with the creaminess of mozzarella, all on a perfectly baked crust. This dish is not only vibrant in flavor but also offers a lovely balance of textures, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Mozzarella cheese - 150 grams
• Fresh basil leaves - 30 grams
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• 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. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, about 0.5 cm thick.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
4. In a small bowl, mix the tomato sauce with minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
5. Spread the sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Tear the mozzarella cheese into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
7. Drizzle olive oil over the pizza for added flavor.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Once out of the oven, scatter fresh basil leaves over the hot pizza.
10. Let it cool for a couple of minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Basil is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.
• Mozzarella provides a good source of calcium and protein.

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