Classic Margherita Pizza
Made with fresh marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and basil, Margherita pizza is simple, classic, so easy, and absolutely delicious!
Servings: 1 (8-inch pizza)
Ingredients
- 1/4 recipe homemade pizza crust (<< that link is to my homemade pizza dough))
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons marinara sauce (<< that link is to my homemade sauce)
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese , sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
- 1 Roma tomato , sliced
- 2 large basil leaves , sliced into ribbons
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place a pizza stone in the oven. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F, allowing the stone to get hot.
- Shape the pizza dough on a floured surface into an 8-inch round and 1/4-inch thick. Transfer it to a pizza peel lined with parchment paper. Reshape if necessary.
- Gently brush the dough with the olive oil, then evenly spread the marinara sauce on, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Sprinkle the garlic over the top. Top with the mozzarella slices and tomatoes, leaving space in between.
- Slide the parchment with the crust onto the heated stone. Bake for 8-10 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and sprinkle the basil over the top, along with 1-2 grinds of fresh black pepper.
- Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 589kcal · Carbohydrates: 54g · Protein: 28g · Fat: 30g · Saturated Fat: 13g · Cholesterol: 67mg · Sodium: 1401mg · Potassium: 311mg · Fiber: 3g · Sugar: 10g · Vitamin A: 1221IU · Vitamin C: 12mg · Calcium: 430mg · Iron: 3mg