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Margherita Pizza Recipe

A classic Margherita pizza with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, 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 homemade or store-bought

Toppings

  • 1 cup Tomato sauce
  • 8 oz Fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 1 handful Fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions 

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

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