Margherita Pizza

Name: Margherita Pizza
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: olive oil cooking spray; ¾ cup lukewarm water; 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ¾ teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese; 4 cups sliced cherry tomatoes; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 16 fresh basil leaves, or to taste

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Try this modern take on the classic Neapolitan pizza favorite. It is traditionally made with marinara sauce, and this one uses fresh tomatoes in it's place. When the cherry tomatoes cook in the oven, they will melt into the cheese and provide a rich aromatic sweet tomato sauce flavor. What is most important here is using the freshest, highest-quality ingredients possible. The quality of your tomatoes, cheese, olive oil, and basil will influence the final outcome of the recipe.

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Directions

Mealthy Tip

You can always purchase pizza dough at your local market or make it ahead of time and freeze it to save time in the kitchen. If you are using a sheet tray, do not divide the dough into halves. Just spread the dough into a rectangular shape.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 562 calories; 26g fat; 60.8g carbohydrates; 23g protein; 37mg cholesterol; 941mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 562		Calories from Fat233
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26g		40%
	Saturated Fat9g	43%
	Trans Fat0.4g
	Polyunsaturated Fat2.3g
	Monounsaturated Fat13.0g
Cholesterol 37mg		12%
Sodium 941mg		39%
Total Carbohydrate 60.8g		20%
	Dietary Fiber4g	18%
	Sugars6.4g
Protein 23g

Vitamin A37%		Vitamin C35%
Calcium34%		Iron21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

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Sam Dalton says:

These pizzas were so good! We made them for my daughter's birthday, using mini personal pan dishes. Everybody loved them!

Greg Jones says:

Very good margherita pizza. The dough was really easy to make and cooked well. The fresh basil leaves was a nice addition, instead of being cooked with the pizza. Easy, simple ingredients, and delicious.

Geoff Villeneuve says:

Some people say you tomatoes don't belong on a pizza. I say, why not?