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Classic Margherita Pizza
45 mintime
Mediumdifficulty
4Servings
—Rating
Nutrition facts
700 kcalCalories
25 gProtein
70 gCarbs
30 gFat

Per serving · Approximate values estimated by AI

ItalianPizza

Classic Margherita Pizza

Traditional dish · Italian

The quintessential Neapolitan pizza, celebrating simple, high-quality ingredients: San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil on a perfectly baked crust.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • Pizza dough1 kg
  • San Marzano tomatoes400g can, crushed
  • Fresh mozzarella (fior di latte or buffalo)250g, sliced
  • Fresh basil leaves1 bunch
  • Extra virgin olive oil2 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Semolina flour (for dusting)as needed

Steps

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven and pizza stone to the highest possible temperature (ideally 250-275°C or 475-525°F).

  2. 2

    Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface (use semolina for a crispier crust), stretch each portion into a round base, about 10-12 inches in diameter, leaving a slightly thicker edge for the crust.

  3. 3

    Spread a thin layer of crushed San Marzano tomatoes over the dough, leaving a border for the crust. Season lightly with salt.

  4. 4

    Arrange the slices of fresh mozzarella evenly over the tomato sauce.

  5. 5

    Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

  6. 6

    Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone in the oven.

  7. 7

    Bake for 5-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  8. 8

    Remove from oven, scatter fresh basil leaves over the top, and serve immediately.

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