Classic Margherita Pizza
Classic Margherita Pizza features a crisp, airy crust topped with bright tomato sauce, creamy pools of fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil. Finished with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt, it balances tangy, milky, and herbal notes in every bite. Perfect for a relaxed dinner, weekend pizza night, or sharing with friends.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Margherita Pizza, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, stir together the flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until the yeast forms a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir half of the flour mixture into the yeast mixture until no dry spots remain. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When the dough comes together, turn it onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- 4
Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in it, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Punch the dough down, divide it into 4 equal portions, and shape each into a ball.
- 5
Preheat the oven with a pizza stone to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
- 6
Stretch and pat 1 dough ball into a 10- to 12-inch circle. Place it on a lightly floured pizza peel. Top with 1/2 cup of tomato sauce and spread it, leaving a 1-inch border. Arrange 5 slices of mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then place 5 basil leaves on top. Drizzle the pizza with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt to taste. Repeat with the remaining 3 dough balls.
- 7
Slide each pizza onto the preheated pizza stone. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and the underside of the crust is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Calories 878.55 kcal High 44%
- Protein 40.46 g Good Source 81%
- Carbohydrate 110.22 g 40%
- Total Fat 27.69 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 18.25 g High 91%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 75.61 mg High 25%
- Sodium 878.04 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 7.83 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 7.33 g --
- Added Sugars 2.49 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 801.79 mg Good Source 62%
- Iron 7.56 mg Good Source 42%
- Potassium 486.85 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 90.22 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 16.59 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Classic Margherita Pizza is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Cake Flour, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 878.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Margherita Pizza made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Cake Flour, Fresh Basil, Olive Oil. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Margherita Pizza?
- About 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 878.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Margherita Pizza easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Classic Margherita Pizza healthy?
- Classic Margherita Pizza has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 878.55 calories and 40.46 g of protein, or 81% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 878.04 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 18.25 g (91% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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