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A pizza topped with cheese, basil, and spinach leaves is served on a white plate, with slices partially cut. In the background, there's a bowl of salad, a fork, cherry tomatoes, and mint leaves on a gray surface.

Margherita Pizza

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 259 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup bread flour
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ⅓ cup passata or tomato sauce
  • ½ cup grated mozzarella
  • Handful of fresh mint leaves

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, mix the flour, yeast, and salt. Gradually pour in warm water and mix until a dough forms. Knead for a few minutes until smooth.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface, roll it into a 10-inch round, and place it on a pizza pan.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spread passata evenly over the dough, then top with mozzarella and mint leaves.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
  • Slice and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 slicesCalories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 157mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 233IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 1mg
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