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Margherita Pizza Recipe

A classic Italian pizza with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Pizza Dough

  • 1 ball Pizza Dough store-bought or homemade

Toppings

  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese sliced
  • 1 handful Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
  3. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet.
  4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
  5. Arrange the mozzarella slices on top of the sauce.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt to taste.
  8. Slice and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Margherita, Pizza
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