Classic Margherita Pizza

Name: Classic Margherita Pizza
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 lb pizza dough; 14 oz canned whole tomatoes; 8 oz mozzarella cheese; 0.5 cups fresh basil leaves; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper

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Rachel Taylor

Time

35 minutes

Servings

Calories

498

A timeless Italian pizza featuring a crispy crust topped with fresh mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil.

498

cal

22.2g

protein

59.5g

carbs

19.8g

fat

Ingredients (7)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
pizza dough	1 lb	279	9g	54g	4g
canned whole tomatoes	14 oz	17	1g	4g	0g
mozzarella cheese	8 oz	170	13g	1g	13g
fresh basil leaves	0.5 cups	1	0g	0g	0g
olive oil	1 tbsp	31	0g	0g	4g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (7)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
pizza dough	1 lb	279	9g	54g	4g
canned whole tomatoes	14 oz	17	1g	4g	0g
mozzarella cheese	8 oz	170	13g	1g	13g
fresh basil leaves	0.5 cups	1	0g	0g	0g
olive oil	1 tbsp	31	0g	0g	4g
salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
Step 2
Spread the pizza dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
Step 3
Crush the canned tomatoes and spread them over the dough, then season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Tear the mozzarella into pieces and distribute over the sauce.
Step 5
Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden.
Step 6
Remove from the oven, top with fresh basil, slice, and serve.

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