Pizza Margherita

Health score
3%
Pizza Margherita
45 min.
5
462kcal

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If you're craving a classic pizza that celebrates simplicity and flavor, look no further than the beloved Pizza Margherita. This iconic dish, rooted in Italian tradition, showcases the perfect harmony of fresh ingredients, making it a delightful lunch or dinner option for any pizza lover. With its vibrant tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, each bite offers a wonderful burst of flavor that is both satisfying and refreshing.

What makes this Pizza Margherita truly special is how easily it can be adapted for gluten-free diets, ensuring that everyone can enjoy it without compromise. Using a pre-baked gluten-free pizza crust cuts down on prep time, allowing you to whip up this delicious meal in just 45 minutes! The combination of the rich mozzarella cheese, tangy pizza sauce, and aromatic basil creates a mouthwatering experience that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or simply looking for a delicious dinner, this Pizza Margherita is the perfect main dish. Its satisfying blend of flavors and textures is not only pleasing to the palate but also a feast for the eyes with its vibrant colors. Plus, with just 462 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free! So, gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to enjoy a slice of pure Italian comfort!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup basil fresh
  • ounces mozzarella fresh thinly sliced
  • 24 ounce uncook pizza crust gluten-free frozen thawed
  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce gluten-free

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 45
  2. Place pizza crust on a baking sheet.
  3. Spread Basic Pizza Sauce evenly over crust. Arrange cheese slices over sauce.
  4. Place on bottom rack of oven.
  5. Bake at 450 for 12 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with basil.
  7. Cut into 10 wedges.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories462kcal
Protein16.48%
Fat24.59%
Carbs58.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.4
Glycemic Load
0.6
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
6.0108695548514%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:462.41kcal
23.12%
Fat:12.6g
19.38%
Saturated Fat:6.83g
42.68%
Carbohydrates:67.93g
22.64%
Net Carbohydrates:65.49g
23.81%
Sugar:3.22g
3.58%
Cholesterol:22.4mg
7.47%
Sodium:1015.57mg
44.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19g
38%
Calcium:273.12mg
27.31%
Iron:4.11mg
22.84%
Phosphorus:107.87mg
10.79%
Vitamin B12:0.65µg
10.77%
Fiber:2.45g
9.79%
Vitamin A:382.13IU
7.64%
Vitamin K:7.98µg
7.6%
Selenium:4.97µg
7.1%
Zinc:0.89mg
5.96%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.73%
Potassium:99.03mg
2.83%
Vitamin E:0.42mg
2.8%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.65%
Magnesium:10.37mg
2.59%
Vitamin C:2mg
2.43%
Copper:0.04mg
1.87%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.85%
Vitamin B3:0.29mg
1.43%
Folate:5.28µg
1.32%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.19%
Source:My Recipes