A classic pizza, named after the Italian Queen Margherita. On a visit to Naples, Queen Margherita requested for a local specialty. She was served a pizza in the colours of the Italian Flag - red tomatoes, green basil and white mozzarella. The Queen was delighted and the dish was christened after her. If you cannot find fresh basil, substitute it with 1/2 teaspoon dried basil.
Pizza Margherita recipe - How to make Pizza Margherita
Main procedure- Place one pizza base on a greased baking tray.
- Spread half the pizza sauce on the pizza base.
- Sprinkle with half the basil leaves and cheese on top of the pizza.
- Drizzle with half of the olive oil and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 20 minutes or until the base is evenly browned.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make another pizza.
- Serve hot.
- VARIATION:
- SKILLET MARGHERITA
- Cook the pizza in a non-stick pan instead of baking it in the oven. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on a very slow flame for 10 to 12 minutes or til
- You can follow this method of cooking for any regular crust pizza.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 424 cal |
| Protein | 15.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 26.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 23 mg |
| Vitamin A | 212.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3.4 mg |
| Folic Acid | 3.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 261.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Potassium | 67.9 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |