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Margherita Pizza
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Place a pizza stone or upside-down baking sheet in the oven to preheat.
- Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion into a 10-inch round.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce over each pizza dough round, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Arrange the sliced tomatoes and mozzarella on top of the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Carefully transfer the pizzas to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Remove the pizzas from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
- Slice and enjoy your homemade Margherita pizza!
Margherita pizza has a rich history dating back to 1889 when it was created in Naples, Italy. Legend has it that renowned pizzaiolo Raffaele Esposito crafted this iconic dish to honor Queen Margherita of Savoy, using tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil to represent the colors of the Italian flag. This simple yet flavorful combination quickly gained popularity and became a staple of Neapolitan cuisine. Today, the best versions of this dish can still be found in Naples, where the use of San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil from the Campania region is crucial for an authentic taste. Alternatively, some chefs swear by wood-fired ovens for the perfect crust.
75 min
4
300 calories
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