Name: Nigella’s Margherita Pizza Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb. pizza dough; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 handful fresh basil leaves; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil

Nigella’s Margherita Pizza Recipe

Darbie Stpierre Modified: February 15, 2024

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How To Make Nigella’s Margherita Pizza Recipe

Crispy crust, tangy tomato sauce, and gooey mozzarella make this classic margherita pizza a crowd-pleaser every time.

Preparation: 30 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb. pizza dough
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 handful fresh basil leaves
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F.
Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface.
Place dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
Spread tomato sauce over the pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle olive oil over toppings.
Place in preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.
Remove from oven and top with fresh basil leaves.
Slice and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories : 451kcal
Total Fat : 20g
Saturated Fat : 9g
Cholesterol : 47mg
Sodium : 947mg
Total Carbohydrates : 49g
Dietary Fiber : 2g
Sugar : 4g
Protein : 18g

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