Margarita Pizza
Experience the timeless simplicity and vibrant flavors of homemade Margarita Pizza, a culinary masterpiece that pairs a crispy, golden crust with the perfect balance of tangy tomato sauce, creamy fresh mozzarella, and aromatic basil leaves. This classic Neapolitan-style pizza recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, featuring a few quality ingredients like olive oil for that signature Italian touch and a sprinkle of salt and black pepper for added depth. With step-by-step guidance to achieve a perfectly baked pizza, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners, romantic meals, or anytime you’re craving authentic Italian pizza perfection. Serve it hot and fresh out of the oven, and savor each slice of this crowd-pleasing favorite! Keywords: Margarita Pizza recipe, homemade pizza, Neapolitan pizza, easy pizza recipe, Italian dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball (approximately 250 grams) Pizza dough
- 0.5 cup Tomato sauce
- 200 grams Fresh mozzarella cheese
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C), placing a pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet on the center rack to heat with the oven.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick. If the dough is resisting, let it rest for a few minutes, then continue rolling.
Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough onto a sheet of parchment paper. This will make it easier to transfer the pizza in and out of the oven.
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the tomato sauce.
Season the pizza with salt and black pepper to taste.
Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the pizza for added flavor and a golden finish.
Using the parchment paper, transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
Bake for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
While the pizza is baking, rinse the fresh basil leaves and pat them dry.
Once the pizza is finished baking, carefully remove it from the oven using the parchment paper.
Immediately sprinkle the fresh basil leaves over the hot pizza, allowing the residual heat to wilt the basil slightly.
Slice the pizza into 6-8 pieces, serve immediately, and enjoy your homemade Margarita Pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.3 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2134 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 33.6 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 554 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 411 mg | 9% | |
*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.
