Pizza Margherita (with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil)
A classic pizza, this is great for cool summer nights, using the season’s best tomatoes.
Recipe information
Yield
3 to 4 servings
Ingredients
One 12- to 14-inch good-quality pizza crust
3 to 4 medium flavorful tomatoes, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves, or to taste
1 to 1 1/2 cups grated part-skim mozzarella cheese or mozzarella-style soy cheese
Freshly ground pepper, optional
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Step 2
Place the crust on a pan. Arrange the tomatoes on the crust in concentric circles, and sprinkle with the basil and mozzarella. If desired, top with a few grindings of pepper.
Step 3
Bake until the cheese is bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, let stand for 2 to 3 minutes, and cut into 4 or 6 wedges to serve.
Menu
Step 4
Pizza Margherita (this page)
Step 5
Black Bean and Corn Salad (page 44)
Step 6
or
Step 7
Pasta and Broccoli Salad (page 58)
nutrition information
Step 8
Calories: 250
Step 9
Total Fat: 6g
Step 10
Protein: 16g
Step 11
Carbohydrate: 30g
Step 12
Cholesterol: 23mg
Step 13
Sodium: 383mg
