5.0 from 6 votes
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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 416 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
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
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
% 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.