Italian

Classic Margherita Pizza

Authentic Neapolitan-style pizza with San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil on a crispy, chewy crust.

32 minmedium4 porciones
Classic Margherita Pizza

Generado por IA — no es consejo médico. Verifica antes de cocinar.

Contiene

Leche
Tiempo de preparación
20 min
Tiempo de cocción
12 min
Tiempo total
32 min

Ingredientes

Utensilios

  • Pizza stone or steel
    Alternativa: Inverted heavy baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pizza peel or large cutting board
    Alternativa: Rimless baking sheet

★ = Esencial

Instrucciones

  1. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside.

    ✓ Punto de control: Oven reaches full temperature
  2. Crush San Marzano Tomatoes by hand into a bowl with 1 tsp salt. Stretch dough to 12-inch circle on parchment.

    ✓ Punto de control: Dough is thin in center with thicker edge
  3. Spread tomato sauce evenly, leaving 1-inch border. Top with torn Fresh Mozzarella and drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

    ✓ Punto de control: Even coverage without overloading center
  4. Slide pizza onto hot stone. Bake until crust is golden and cheese bubbles.

    ✓ Punto de control: Blistered crust edges and melted cheese with light browning
    💡 Consejo del chef: Rotate halfway for even cooking
  5. Remove from oven, add torn Fresh Basil Leaves, and rest 2 minutes before slicing.

    ✓ Punto de control: Basil wilted slightly and aromas released

Nutrición

(por porción)

480
Calorías
18g
Proteínas
62g
Carbohidratos
18g
Grasas
3g
Fibra

Conservación

Refrigerador: 2 días

Best eaten immediately. Reheat in 400°F oven for 5 minutes.

Recalentado: Avoid microwave to prevent soggy crust. Use hot oven or skillet.

Variaciones

  • Spicy Margherita: Add red pepper flakes and sliced chili with the basil
  • Extra Cheese Margherita: Add grated Parmigiano-Reggiano before baking
  • Garlic Margherita: Rub crust with raw garlic clove after baking
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