Pizza Margherita

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    416 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Pizza Margherita

Pizza Margherita is a classic of Italian cuisine and even though pizza recipes evolved and modernized during the years, the Margherita remains a classic. Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil are the perfect trifecta toppings, loved by everyone.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
  • salt to taste
  • 2 balls Neapolitan Pizza dough for 2 12-inch pies
  • 6-8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese *see note
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmigiano cheese optional
  • fresh basil leaves
  • Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
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Notes

  • Be sure to thoroughly dry your fresh mozzarella before adding it to the pizza or it can make the crust soggy. 
  • You can use my homemade Neapolitan pizza dough reci[e or purchase balls of dough from your favorite local pizza shop.
  • Make sure to let your dough come to room temperature before stretching it out. This will make it easier to work with and prevent tearing
  • Your oven needs to be piping hot to achieve a Neapolitan-style pizza crust. You can also make it on the grill!
  • Don't use too much tomato sauce, as this can weigh down the dough. A thin layer is all you need
  • I prefer to tear the fresh mozzarella instead of slicing it, as it distributes more evenly and gives a creamier texture.
  • Be sure to thoroughly dry your fresh mozzarella before adding it to the pizza or it can make the crust soggy. 
  • You can use my homemade Neapolitan pizza dough reci[e or purchase balls of dough from your favorite local pizza shop.
  • Make sure to let your dough come to room temperature before stretching it out. This will make it easier to work with and prevent tearing
  • Your oven needs to be piping hot to achieve a Neapolitan-style pizza crust. You can also make it on the grill!
  • Don't use too much tomato sauce, as this can weigh down the dough. A thin layer is all you need
  • I prefer to tear the fresh mozzarella instead of slicing it, as it distributes more evenly and gives a creamier texture.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 416kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 1.117mg (0%) Potassium 290mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 715IU (14%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 467mg (47%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 416 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 416kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 1.117mg 0%
Potassium 290mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 715IU 14%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 467mg 47%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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