PIZZA MARGHERITA

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Fresh mozzarella and basil, olive oil and tomatoes spell "Margherita" pizza with prized Italian flavors. Mmm!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ pizza crust mix
4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, well drained
1 can (14.5 oz) fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
Fresh cracked pepper to taste
1/4 cup thin strips fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Grease cookie sheet or pizza pan. Make pizza crust as directed on pouch. Press dough into 12-inch circle on cookie sheet or pizza pan, using floured fingers. Press dough from center to edge so edge is slightly thicker than center.
  • Cut mozzarella into 1/4-inch slices. Place cheese on dough to within 1/2 inch of edge. Arrange tomatoes on cheese. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons of the basil and the oregano. Drizzle with oil.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

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