Description
Experience the soul of Italy with this classic Margherita pizza, featuring a crisp crust and flavorful toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made or homemade pizza dough ball
- 1/2 cup premium marinara or pizza sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning or oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to its highest temperature, typically between 450°F to 500°F (230°C).
- Shape the dough into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread the sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Add the shredded mozzarella cheese across the sauce.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese bubbles.
- Finish by brushing the outer crust with olive oil and sprinkling Italian seasoning on top.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Allow the dough to rise longer for better flavor. Preheat your tools for crispier crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg