Pizza Margherita Recipe
Introduction
Pizza Margherita is a classic Italian pizza that originated in Naples. It is a simple pizza with a few basic ingredients, but it is incredibly delicious. The pizza Margherita is named after the Queen Margherita, who visited Naples in the 19th century. The pizza was made for her, and she loved it so much that it became a popular dish throughout Italy.Ingredients
To make a pizza Margherita, you will need the following ingredients:- 1 pound of pizza dough
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 8 ounces of fresh mozzarella cheese
- A handful of fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. 2. Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface until it is the desired size and shape. 3. Transfer the pizza dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone. 4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges. 5. Tear the fresh mozzarella cheese into small pieces and scatter them over the tomato sauce. 6. Drizzle the olive oil over the pizza. 7. Season the pizza with salt and pepper to taste. 8. Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. 9. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. 10. Garnish the pizza with fresh basil leaves. 11. Slice the pizza and serve hot.Nutrition
One slice of pizza Margherita (1/8 of the pizza) contains the following:- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 370mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 19g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 8g