Pizza Margherita
Pizza Margherita is a classic Italian pizza that typically consists of a thin crust topped with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of olive oil.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 pound fresh tomatoes thinly sliced
- 1/4 pound fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal portions and roll each portion out into a thin crust.
- Place the crusts on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Brush each crust with olive oil and spread a layer of tomato sauce on top.
- Tear the mozzarella cheese into pieces and distribute it evenly over the sauce.
- Arrange the sliced tomatoes on top of the cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves.
- Slice and serve hot. Enjoy
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 765kcal (38%)Carbohydrates: 62g (21%)Protein: 36g (72%)Fat: 43g (66%)Saturated Fat: 18g (113%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 90mg (30%)Sodium: 1538mg (67%)Potassium: 439mg (13%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 11g (12%)Vitamin A: 3207IU (64%)Vitamin C: 21mg (25%)Calcium: 634mg (63%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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