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Easy Margherita Pizza
Made with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, ripe tomatoes, and basil, Margherita pizza is simple, classic, so easy, and absolutely delicious!
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Place a pizza stone in the oven. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F, allowing the stone to get hot.
2
Roll the pizza dough on a floured surface into a 14-inch round and ¼-inch thick. Transfer it to a pizza peel lined with parchment paper. Reshape if necessary.
3
Gently brush the dough with the olive oil, then evenly spread the marinara sauce on, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Sprinkle the garlic over the top. Top with the mozzarella slices and tomatoes, leaving space in between.
garlic (minced)4 cloves
4
Slide the parchment with the crust onto the heated stone. Bake for ⏱️ 8-10 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
5
Remove from oven and shave fresh Parmesan on top, sprinkle with the basil, along with 1-2 grinds of fresh black pepper.
6
Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
calories
295 kcal
fat Content
15 g
serving Size
1 slice
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
514 mg
protein Content
12 g
cholesterol Content
15 mg
carbohydrate Content
29 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
unsaturated Fat Content
4 g
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