Entrees
Margherita Pizza
Makes one pizza
Margherita Pizza
Makes one pizza
So simple yet so delicious—this pizza is a classic for a reason!
Nutritional information per serving (based on 8 servings):Calories 166 (15% from fat)
carb. 29g
pro. 7g
fat 3g
sat. fat 1g chol. 9mg
sod. 510mg
calc. 62mg
fiber 1g
carb. 29g
pro. 7g
fat 3g
sat. fat 1g chol. 9mg
sod. 510mg
calc. 62mg
fiber 1g
Ingredients
- 8 to 10 ounces prepared pizza dough (we recommend Neapolitan-style, room temperature for at least 1 hour)
- Unbleached all-purpose flour, for dusting
- 3 tablespoons Simple Pizza Sauce (recipe availbale on cuisinart.com/recipes)
- 3 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced about ¼ inch thick
- 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan
- 4 to 5 fresh basil leaves
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Preparation
- Preheat the pizza oven with the pizza stone on the rack to 700°F.
- Stretch the pizza dough out to a 10- to 12-inch round.
- Transfer the dough to the pizza peel generously dusted with flour.
- Spread the sauce evenly around the center of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Scatter the mozzarella over the sauce.
- Gently shimmy pizza on peel to make sure it’s not sticking. If the dough sticks anywhere, gently lift the dough and spread additional flour underneath.
- Set the timer for 5 minutes. Slide the pizza off the peel and onto the pizza stone. Start the timer.
- When the timer sounds, check the pizza. If baked to desired doneness, use the peel to remove the pizza from the oven, or bake for about 1 more minute. Slide the pizza onto a cutting board. Garnish with the Parmesan, basil, and olive oil. Slice and serve.
