Pizza Margherita Recipe

Nick Stellino's Authentic Pizza Margherita Recipe! Learn how to make this classic Neapolitan pizza with simple, fresh ingredients. This recipe yields two delicious 12-inch pizzas, perfect for sharing (or not!). Get ready for a taste of Italy in your own kitchen!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 245.5 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Pizza Margherita

  1. Preheat your oven to its highest temperature (ideally 500°F or higher, with a pizza stone preheated for best results).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 (14.1 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, gently stretch or roll out your pizza dough (about 2 x 12-inch circles).
  4. Transfer the dough to two pizza pans or pizza peels.
  5. Spread an even layer of tomato sauce over each pizza crust, leaving a small border for the crust.
  6. Evenly distribute 8 ounces of fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded, over each pizza.
  7. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  8. Carefully slide the pizzas onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Remove from the oven and garnish each pizza with fresh basil leaves.
  11. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

18g

Carbs

9g

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