VERY SIMPLE MARGHERITA PIZZA

Very simple Margherita pizza image

You can't beat piping hot cheese and tomato on a thin, crispy pizza base - this version is ready in just 35 minutes

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

olive oil , for the tray
200g plain flour
7g packet easy-blend dried yeast
1 tsp sugar
125ml warm water
85ml passata
100g mozzarella , half grated, half chopped
2 tbsp grated parmesan or vegetarian alternative
small bunch basil , half chopped, half left whole
side salad , to serve

Steps:

Heat oven to 240C/220C fan/gas 9. Oil a 20 x 24cm baking tray. Mix the flour, yeast, ¼ tsp salt and the sugar in a bowl, then stir in the water. Bring the mixture together, knead until smooth, then press into the oiled tray.
Spread passata over the dough, leaving a thin border round the edge. Season the passata, then sprinkle with the chopped basil, the mozzarella and the Parmesan, and bake for 15-20 mins or until cooked through. Scatter with the remaining basil and serve with a side salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium