- Prep
- 1 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 2 medium pizzas
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 450 kcal
Quick summary
“Pizza Margherita is a light and healthy delight, perfect for a quick and tasty dinner, as it uses fresh and simple ingredients.”
What you need to know
- Massa de pizza fina e crocante
- Molho de tomate artesanal
- Queijo mozzarella derretido
Ingredients
Main
- g mozzarella cheese
- leaves basil
- tablespoons wheat flour
- ml tomato sauce
- kg pizza dough
Instructions
Principal
- After resting, roll out the dough on a floured surface to the desired thickness. Place in a baking dish and spread the tomato sauce. Add the mozzarella and finish with the basil leaves. Bake in a preheated oven at 250°C for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Chef's tips
- Use uma tábua de pizza para facilitar o corte
- Aqueça a pizza na assadeira antes de colocar no forno
- Espalhe o molho de tomate uniformemente
Variations
- Adicione fatias de pepperoni
- Inclua rodelas de pimentão vermelho
- Use salmão defumado
Substitutions
- Molho de tomate por ketchup caseiro
- Queijo mozzarella por queijo prato
- Oregano seco por alcaparras
How to store
Store by stacking the pizza on a plate covered with plastic wrap, for up to 2 days. Not recommended to freeze.
Can it be frozen?
It is not recommended to freeze the finished pizza. If you wish to freeze, prepare the dough and sauce separately, to assemble the pizza on the day.
What to serve with
- Sirva com uma salada verde ou uma rodela de tomate cortado
- Adicione um pouco de azeite de oliva na hora do servir para dar mais sabor
Frequently asked questions
What is the best cheese for this pizza?
Mozzarella is the best cheese for Pizza Margherita, but it can be replaced by prato cheese or provolone.
How should I cut the pizza to serve?
Cut the pizza into 4 to 6 slices, depending on the size of the pizza.
Can you freeze ready-made pizza?
It is not recommended to freeze the finished pizza. However, you can freeze the dough and the sauce separately.
What is the best tomato sauce for this recipe?
A homemade or good quality tomato sauce is ideal to ensure the authentic flavor of Pizza Margherita.
