Description
A simple and classic Margherita pizza with fresh ingredients. Perfect for a quick meal or a homemade pizza night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pizza dough (12-inch)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Arrange the mozzarella slices on top of the sauce.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes before baking.
- Use a pizza stone for a crispier crust.
- If fresh mozzarella is unavailable, shredded mozzarella works too.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 pizza)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: easy margherita pizza, homemade pizza, quick dinner