Description
Neapolitan Style Pizza Margherita is a classic Italian pizza featuring a thin, soft crust topped with fresh San Marzano tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. Simple, fresh, and utterly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
- Salt, to taste
- 2 balls Neapolitan pizza dough (for 2 12-inch pies)
- 6–8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmigiano cheese (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) or as high as it will go, with a pizza stone inside if available.
- Puree the San Marzano tomatoes in a blender or by hand and season with salt to taste.
- Divide the pizza dough into two portions and stretch each into a 12-inch round on a floured surface.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce evenly over each dough round.
- Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute over the sauce.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmigiano if using.
- Bake each pizza on the preheated stone or baking sheet for 7-10 minutes, until the crust is puffed and golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and top with fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality San Marzano tomatoes for authentic flavor.
- Fresh mozzarella should be drained well to avoid a soggy pizza.
- Stretch the dough gently to maintain air bubbles in the crust.
- Neapolitan pizza is traditionally baked in a very hot oven for a short time to achieve a soft, chewy crust with a slight char.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pizza)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Neapolitan pizza, Margherita pizza, Italian pizza recipe, fresh mozzarella pizza, classic pizza