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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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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 765
Ingredients Method Nutrition

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal portions and roll each portion out into a thin crust.
  3. Place the crusts on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  4. Brush each crust with olive oil and spread a layer of tomato sauce on top.
  5. Tear the mozzarella cheese into pieces and distribute it evenly over the sauce.
  6. Arrange the sliced tomatoes on top of the cheese.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
  9. Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves.
  10. Slice and serve hot. Enjoy

Nutrition

Calories: 765kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 36gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1538mgPotassium: 439mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 3207IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 634mgIron: 5mg

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