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A timeless Italian classic, this authentic Margherita pizza features a chewy, crisp Neapolitan-style crust, a simple yet vibrant San Marzano tomato sauce, creamy fresh mozzarella, and aromatic basil. This recipe guides you through creating a pizzeria-quality pie at home, celebrating the beauty of high-quality, simple ingredients.
Prepare the Pizza Dough
Preheat Oven and Prepare Toppings
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A timeless Italian classic, this authentic Margherita pizza features a chewy, crisp Neapolitan-style crust, a simple yet vibrant San Marzano tomato sauce, creamy fresh mozzarella, and aromatic basil. This recipe guides you through creating a pizzeria-quality pie at home, celebrating the beauty of high-quality, simple ingredients.
This italian_american recipe takes 92 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 632.97 calories per serving with 22.83g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Shape and Assemble the Pizza
Bake the Pizza
Garnish and Serve
Omit the tomato sauce and instead brush the base with garlic-infused olive oil. Top with mozzarella, a sprinkle of sea salt, and fresh rosemary before baking.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the tomato sauce or drizzle the finished pizza with a chili-infused olive oil for a spicy kick.
For a creamier, more authentic taste, substitute regular fresh mozzarella with mozzarella di bufala.
Replace up to half of the '00' flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor and added fiber. You may need to add a little extra water.
The tomato sauce is an excellent source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to a reduced risk of certain chronic diseases and protection against sun damage.
Fresh mozzarella cheese provides a good amount of calcium, essential for bone health, as well as high-quality protein for muscle maintenance and repair.
This recipe relies on simple, unprocessed ingredients like flour, tomatoes, fresh cheese, and herbs, minimizing the intake of artificial additives and preservatives found in many commercial pizzas.
Margherita pizza can be part of a balanced diet. It's made with simple, fresh ingredients like tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. However, it is high in refined carbohydrates and sodium. Portion control is key to enjoying it healthily.
One serving, which is 2 slices (or 1/4 of the pizza), contains approximately 550-600 calories. This can vary based on the exact amount of cheese and oil used.
A soggy crust is usually caused by three things: 1) The oven wasn't hot enough. 2) You used too much sauce. 3) The mozzarella was too wet. Be sure to preheat your oven and stone thoroughly, use a thin layer of sauce, and pat the mozzarella very dry before use.
Absolutely! In fact, it's recommended. After the first rise, you can store the dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This cold fermentation process develops a richer, more complex flavor in the crust. Let it sit at room temperature for an hour before shaping.
'00' or 'doppio zero' flour is a finely milled Italian flour that creates a soft, chewy crust typical of Neapolitan pizza. While it provides the most authentic texture, you can substitute it with high-quality all-purpose flour or bread flour and still get a delicious result.
A pizza stone or steel is highly recommended as it absorbs and radiates intense heat, which is crucial for a crisp crust. If you don't have one, you can get a good result by preheating a heavy-duty, inverted baking sheet and baking the pizza on that.