Pizza Margherita

Pizza Margherita

Ingredients:

2	tablespoons	extra virgin olive oil
28	ounces	peeled tomatoes, drained and seeded
1	clove	garlic, crushed and finely chopped
1/2	tablespoon	salt
1	crust	13 inch uncooked dough crust
6	ounces	mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
6	medium	fresh basil leaves cut into strips
1/4	Cup	fresh shredded parmesan cheese

1. Cut tomatoes into chunks and marinate in 1 tablespoon olive oil with garlic and salt.

2. Brush dough crust lightly with olive oil. Top with cheese, then tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil.

3. Bake in preheated 500 degree (F) oven on pizza stone for 8-10 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.

4. Remove from oven and top with parmesan cheese and basil.

5. Cool on a wire rack for 2-3 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.

279 Calories (kcal); 14g Total Fat; (45% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 27g Carbohydrate; 28mg Cholesterol; 387mg Sodium