Indulge in the classic flavors of Italy with this mouthwatering Pizza Margherita recipe. Made with simple yet premium ingredients like San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil, this pizza is a celebration of Italian culinary tradition. Learn how to make this iconic dish at home and treat yourself to a taste of Italy!

Here's a traditional recipe for Pizza Margherita:

Ingredients:

 - 1 pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)

 - 1/2 cup San Marzano tomato sauce

 - 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

 - Fresh basil leaves

 - Extra-virgin olive oil

 - Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1- Preheat your oven to its highest temperature (usually around 500-550°F or 260-290°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.

2- Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface into a circle about 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter.

3- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured pizza peel or an inverted baking sheet.

4- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

5- Arrange the sliced mozzarella evenly over the sauce.

6- Tear the basil leaves and scatter them over the pizza.

7- Drizzle a little olive oil over the pizza and season with salt and pepper.

8- If using a pizza stone, carefully slide the pizza onto the hot stone in the oven. If using a baking sheet, place the baking sheet in the oven.

9- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

10- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute or two. Slice and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious Pizza Margherita!

Feel free to customize your pizza with additional toppings or seasonings to suit your taste!

Nutritional Values :

Here are the approximate nutritional values for the main ingredients in a Pizza Margherita recipe. Please note that these values are estimates and can vary based on specific brands and quantities used:

Pizza Dough (1, homemade or store-bought):

  - Calories: ~500-800 (depends on recipe or brand)

  - Fat: 10-20 g

  - Carbohydrates: 80-120 g

  - Protein: 10-15 g

Benefits: Provides carbohydrates for energy; can vary in fat and protein content based on the recipe or brand.

San Marzano Tomato Sauce (1/2 cup):

  - Calories: 35

  - Fat: 0.2 g

  - Carbohydrates: 8 g

  - Protein: 1 g

Benefits: Rich in vitamins A and C, antioxidants; supports heart health.

Fresh Mozzarella Cheese (8 ounces):

  - Calories: 640

  - Fat: 48 g

  - Carbohydrates: 4 g

  - Protein: 40 g

Benefits: Adds creaminess and flavor; high in protein and calcium.

Fresh Basil Leaves (to taste):

  - Calories: 2 (per tablespoon)

  - Fat: 0 g

  - Carbohydrates: 0.5 g

  - Protein: 0.1 g

Benefits: Adds flavor; contains antioxidants and vitamins like vitamin K.

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (to taste, typically 1-2 tablespoons):

  - Calories: 240-480

  - Fat: 28-56 g

  - Carbohydrates: 0 g

  - Protein: 0 g

Benefits: Contains healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants; supports heart health.

Salt and Pepper (to taste):

  - Calories: 0

  - Fat: 0 g

  - Carbohydrates: 0 g

  - Protein: 0 g

Benefits: Enhances flavor; pepper adds antioxidants (use salt in moderation to avoid excessive sodium intake).

Please adjust these values based on the specific brands and quantities you use in your recipe.