Margherita Pizza
Classic Neapolitan margherita — tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil. The pizza that defines Italian cooking. Simplicity perfected.
Prep Time
18 min
Cook Time
26 min
Servings
2
Calories
317 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Pizza Dough½ ball
- Tomato Sauce½ cup
- Mozzarella½ cup
- Basil½
- Oregano½
- Olive Oil1 tbsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Pizza Dough0.5 ball
- Tomato Sauce0.5 cup
- Mozzarella0.5 cup
- Basil0.5
- Oregano0.5
- Olive Oil1 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 500°F (or higher if possible) with pizza stone preheating 45 min.
- 2
Stretch 1 ball pizza dough into 12-inch circle by hand.
- 3
Spread ½ cup crushed San Marzano tomatoes (with salt + drizzle of olive oil) thinly across dough.
- 4
Tear 8 oz fresh mozzarella into pieces, distribute on pizza. Pat slices dry first.
- 5
Bake 7-10 min until crust is deep golden with charred spots and cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Slide onto cutting board. Top with fresh basil leaves, drizzle of good olive oil, flaky sea salt. Slice and eat immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Hottest oven possible.
- 2.Hand stretch, don't roll.
- 3.Pat fresh mozzarella dry.
- 4.Basil AFTER baking.
🔬 Why It Works
Classic margherita succeeds because of quality ingredients (good dough, real San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil) and proper technique. The simplicity is the point — there's nothing to hide behind.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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