Classic Mozzarella Pizza
Experience the timeless appeal of a **Classic Mozzarella Pizza**, a homemade delight featuring a perfectly crisp crust, velvety tomato sauce, and melty mozzarella cheese that will transport your taste buds straight to Italy. Crafted from scratch, this quick and easy recipe uses freshly rolled pizza dough brushed with olive oil for a golden finish and topped with aromatic basil leaves for a burst of flavor. With just 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of bake time, it's ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Whether shared with loved ones or savored solo, this mozzarella pizza promises a restaurant-quality experience right from your own oven! Perfect for pizza lovers, this recipe is your gateway to authentic Italian cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball Pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 cups Tomato sauce
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
- 10 leaves Basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cups Flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Use a little more flour as needed to prevent sticking.
Brush the top of the dough with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sogginess from the toppings.
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, distributing it evenly.
Add the basil leaves on top of the cheese.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Carefully remove the hot pizza stone or baking sheet from the oven and place the dough on it.
Brush the edge of the crust with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil for a golden finish.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Serve hot and enjoy your homemade mozzarella pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.2 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.6 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 147 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 3896 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.5 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 73.4 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1641 mg | 126% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 490 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
