Margherita Pizza
Fresh, flavorful and downright irresistible—get your aprons ready for the best Margherita Pizza you'll ever try, perfect for pizza night at home!
Servings 6
Calories 197kcal
Ingredients
- pizza dough (Sweet Potato or my Homemade Pizza Dough)
- 1/2 can whole tomatoes
- 12 oz fresh mozzarella
- handful fresh basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450–500°F. Place a rack in the upper third of the oven. Prepare the homemade pizza dough of your choice.
- Pour the canned tomatoes in a large bowl and crush them by hand. Season the tomatoes with the olive oil, oregano and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza, leaving about 1 inch bare around the edges.
- Drain the mozzarella from the water and gently pat dry with paper towels. Slice the mozzarella into 1-inch-thick slices and place them over the tomato sauce.
- Bake the pizza until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
- Top the pizza with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil,
Notes
- Pizza dough's secret ingredient is patience. Make it at least a day ahead to give it time to ferment.
- Crush the tomatoes by hand (don't chop) for a more rustic and intense flavor.
- Too many toppings will make the pizza doughy and heavy, so don't be greedy and overload it.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 429IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 302mg | Iron: 1mg