Description
Classic Italian pizza with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface.
- Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread the crushed tomatoes evenly over the dough.
- Arrange the mozzarella slices on top of the tomatoes.
- Drizzle olive oil over the pizza.
- Sprinkle salt to taste.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden.
- Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil.
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven.
- Consider adding a dash of oregano for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 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: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: margherita pizza, pizza, Italian pizza