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Authentic Margherita Pizza Recipe: Simple Steps for Perfection

Authentic Margherita Pizza Recipe: Easy Steps for Homemade Perfection

Enjoy this Authentic Margherita Pizza Recipe: Simple Steps for Perfection for a delightful Italian treat that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 28-ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes for sauce
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • 2 small garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • cornmeal for stretching the dough
  • 1 pound pizza dough
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
  • fresh basil leaves for topping
  • red pepper flakes for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pizza Stone
  • Baking tray
  • rolling pin

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. Prepare the pizza dough on a surface dusted with cornmeal.
  3. Spread the San Marzano tomatoes over the dough.
  4. Add garlic, sea salt, and drizzle with olive oil.
  5. Top with mozzarella cheese and fresh basil leaves.
  6. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
  7. Bake until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an extra crispy crust, use a pizza stone and preheat it in the oven.

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