In the culinary world, few dishes evoke the essence of simplicity and perfection like the classic Margherita pizza. This iconic Italian dish, with its vibrant colors and irresistible flavors, has captured the hearts and taste buds of pizza enthusiasts worldwide. As you embark on a journey to recreate this timeless masterpiece in your own kitchen, let us guide you through the essential elements of a classic Margherita pizza, ensuring that every bite transports you to the bustling streets of Naples, the birthplace of this culinary delight.
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CLASSIC PIZZA MARGHERITA
Provided by Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preparation Instructions:
- Position oven rack on lowest shelf and preheat to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a pizza
- pan. Roll out dough as thin as possible. Let rest 10 minutes.
- In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil and saute sausage until browned. Remove from pan and coin slice. In the same pan, saute onion and parsley to golden, then stir in garlic and oregano for a few seconds. Add tomatoes to pan, crushing them as they are mixed (do not substitute crushed tomatoes). Boil, stirring 5 minutes or until thick.
- Spread sauce over crust, sprinkle with half the basil, Mozzarella, Fontina, sausage, the remaining slices of tomatoes and finally the olive oil. Finish with generous pepper and a little sea salt. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Using a spatula and an oven mitt, slip the pizza off the pan directly onto the oven rack, bake for two minutes. Slip pizza back onto pan, remove from oven. Sprinkle with the remaining fresh basil and parmesan cheese, cut and enjoy!
- *Always cook sausage to internal temperature of 160 degrees F
CLASSIC MARGHERITA PIZZA
An enduring Italian favorite, this simple pie needs nothing more than tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan, and basil to shine.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Time 20m
Yield Makes one 13-inch round pizza
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees, with rack in lower third lined with a pizza stone or baking sheet. Turn dough out onto a pizza peel or thin wooden cutting board dusted with semolina (do not punch down). Starting in center and using both hands, press down and outward with your fingertips, rotating dough occasionally. Gradually work toward edges, leaving a 1-inch border of undisturbed dough, until it's stretched to an approximately 13-inch round.
- Lightly drizzle dough with oil; season with salt and pepper. Gently spread sauce evenly to just inside border, top evenly with mozzarella, and sprinkle with Parmigiano. With one quick forward-and-back jerking motion, slide pizza from peel onto stone. (This is not the moment to hesitate! Be brave and bold, and the pizza will slide off the peel.)
- Bake until crust is puffed, golden brown in places, and set on bottom, and cheese is bubbly, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer pizza to a wire rack; let cool 2 to 3 minutes. Top with basil and pepper flakes, slice, and serve immediately.
AUTHENTIC PIZZA MARGHERITA
Inspired by the pizza at Bar Del Corso, this Pizza Margherita features tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil, with just a hint of sea salt.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pizza Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Mix water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let stand until yeast begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
- Stir half the flour mixture into yeast mixture until no dry spots remain. Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When dough pulls together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- Lightly oil a large bowl, then place dough in the bowl 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 volume, about 1 hour. Punch dough down, divide into 4 equal pieces, and form each into a ball.
- Preheat oven with a pizza stone to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
- Stretch out and pat 1 dough ball to form a circle 10 to 12 inches in diameter. Place dough on a lightly floured pizza peel. Top with 1/2 cup of tomato sauce and spread to cover within an inch of the edge of the dough. Arrange 5 slices of mozzarella cheese on top of the tomato sauce, then place 5 basil leaves on top. Drizzle pizza with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt to taste. Repeat for 3 remaining dough balls.
- Slide each pizza onto the pizza stone in the preheated oven. Bake until cheese is bubbly and the underside of the crust is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 965.9 calories, Carbohydrate 105.8 g, Cholesterol 89.6 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 48.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 2187.4 mg, Sugar 6 g
PIZZA MARGHERITA
A classic Pizza Margherita, named for Queen Margherita of Italy, shows off the colors of the Italian flag with red tomatoes, white mozzarella and fresh green basil. It's so scrumptious that you'll be glad the recipe makes not one but two 13-inch pizzas! -Loretta Lawrence, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 2 pizzas (8 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine the oil, sugar, salt and 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 13-in. circle. Transfer to two greased 14-in. pizza pans; build up edges slightly. Cover with a clean kitchen towel; let rest for 10 minutes., Spoon tomatoes over dough. Top with basil, oregano, cheese, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil. Bake at 450° for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MARGHERITA FLATBREAD PIZZA
A homemade tomato sauce made with fresh herbs is combined with fresh mozzarella cheese and a flatbread crust in this simple margherita pizza recipe.
Provided by Justin Fassio
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Chop 1/2 of the basil leaves.
- Place a large saucepan over medium heat to warm. Put plum tomatoes in the pan and chop them up with a spatula. Bring to a simmer and add garlic, thyme sprigs, and chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper and simmer until most of the moisture is gone, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove and discard thyme sprigs.
- Place flatbread on a baking sheet and cook in the preheated oven for 3 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- Spread olive oil lightly over entire flatbread except the edge, then sprinkle with crushed red pepper. Spread tomato sauce on top of olive oil and place mozzarella on top. Layer with remaining whole basil leaves and tomato slices.
- Return to the oven and cook until crust is light brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55.1 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 743.9 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your pizza. Use the best quality tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and olive oil that you can find.
- Make your own pizza dough: Making your own pizza dough is easy and will give you a much better tasting pizza than using store-bought dough. There are many recipes available online for making pizza dough.
- Stretch the dough thinly: The thinner the dough, the crispier the pizza will be. Use a rolling pin or your hands to stretch the dough out into a thin circle.
- Don't overload the pizza with toppings: Too many toppings will make the pizza soggy. Use a moderate amount of toppings and distribute them evenly over the pizza.
- Bake the pizza at a high temperature: The higher the temperature, the crispier the pizza will be. Bake the pizza at the highest temperature that your oven will allow.
Conclusion:
With these tips in mind, you can make a delicious Margherita pizza at home that will rival any pizzeria. So next time you're craving pizza, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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