UA Cooperative Extension
Margherita Pizza
Margherita Pizza

Margherita Pizza

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April 20, 2021

  • Yields: 8 servings (⅛ of the pizza per serving)

Ingredients

1 12-inch whole-grain pizza crust, unbaked

1 cup Simple Marinara or your favorite pizza sauce

2 medium Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced, seeded and patted dry

¼ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced or 1 cup shredded

Directions

1.Wash hands well with soap and warm water.

2.Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

3.Spread sauce evenly over pizza crust; top with tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle parmesan cheese and pepper, if using, over toppings.

4.Top with mozzarella cheese and bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes or until crust is golden and the cheese has melted.

5.Let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve warm. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size⅛ of the pizza
Calories138
Sodium147mg
Iron2mg
Protein5g
Cholesterol0mg
Sugar1g
Total Fat1g
Saturated Fat0g
Folate60mcg
Calcium10mg
Percent calories from fat7%
Total Carbohydrates29g
Dietary Fiber3g