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