Easy Margherita Pizza Recipe
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 12 inch pizza crust homemade or store-bought
- 1/3 cup marinara sauce
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese fresh
- 6 ounces basil fresh (divided)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, and place the dough onto a large pizza pan.12 inch pizza crust
- Place the sauce on the dough and smooth it around, leaving about 1-inch of crust without sauce around the edge.1/3 cup marinara sauce
- Take small pieces of mozzarella and dot it over the sauce. Ensure to space it out evenly, so the cheese will have room to spread as it melts.4 ounces mozzarella cheese
- Cut the basil into small strips, and sprinkle half of it over the mozzarella.6 ounces basil
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil and a light drizzle of olive oil if desired.1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Cut into 8 slices and serve hot. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 slices of pizza. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Margherita Pizza Recipe
Serving Size
2 Slices
Amount per Serving
Calories
593
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
40
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
22
mg
7
%
Sodium
1175
mg
49
%
Potassium
208
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
85
g
28
%
Fiber
4
g
16
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
23
g
46
%
Vitamin A
2523
IU
50
%
Vitamin C
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
375
mg
38
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
