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Low-Sodium Margherita Pizza Recipe

This low-sodium Margherita pizza recipe is everything you want in an Italian-style pizza. It features a chewy, flavorful homemade crust and a simple tomato sauce made with ripe plum tomatoes and fresh herbs, topped off with fresh mozzarella cheese. It's the perfect dish for any pizza lover!
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 798 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or honey
  • 1 ½ cups warm water approximately 110 degrees
  • 3 ½-4 cups bread flour
  • 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

Pizza Sauce

  • 1 ½ lbs. ripe plum tomatoes roughly chopped (unpeeled is okay)
  • 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup diced yellow or red onion
  • 1 garlic clove roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh oregano
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Pizza Toppings

  • 6 oz. fresh mozzarella roughly chopped or torn
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced basil
  • 1 tablespoon roughly chopped oregano leaves

Instructions
 

Crust

  • In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment, stir together yeast, sugar, and 1 ½ cups warm water.
  • Let the yeast bloom for 5 minutes or until foamy.
  • Add in 3 ½ cups flour, 2 tablespoons olive oil, oregano, and basil.
  • Turn the mixer on low, and process the dough until it comes away from the sides and the yeast is fragrant, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Lightly flour a work surface with the remaining flour and work the mixture into a smooth ball. (Note: You may not need the full ½ cup remaining flour.)
  • Grease a large bowl with remaining olive oil, and roll the dough around until moistened. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and top with a clean kitchen towel.
  • Let rest for 1 hour.
  • Divide the dough into 2 pieces and roll them out to 12 inches and approximately ¼-inch thick on parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrap, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
  • Preheat to 400 degrees.

Pizza Sauce

  • Place all of the ingredients into a food processor or high-speed blender. Process until smooth. (Note: You may need to process the sauce in two batches.)
  • Margherita Pizza Toppings:
  • 6 oz. fresh mozzarella, roughly chopped or torn
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced basil
  • 1 tablespoon roughly chopped oregano leaves

​Baking

  • Divide the sauce between the pizzas, leaving a 1-inch border.
  • Top with mozzarella.
  • Place the pizza on the parchment onto a preheated oven stone or cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is browned and the cheese is melted and browned.
  • Top with fresh basil, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 2slicesCalories: 798kcalCarbohydrates: 114gProtein: 27gFat: 53gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 29gTrans Fat: 25gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 167mgPotassium: 1047mgFiber: 9gSugar: 13gCalcium: 325mgIron: 9mg
Keyword margherita pizza recipe
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