Authentic Italian Pizza with San Marzano Tomatoes

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A hand-tossed pizza with a golden crust, fresh mozzarella, and sun-ripened San Marzano tomatoes in a rich tomato sauce. This Italian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs pizza dough, San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface. Transfer to a baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, crush 2 cups San Marzano tomatoes with 1 tsp salt, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Spread tomato mixture over dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with 1 cup torn fresh mozzarella and 1/4 cup torn basil leaves.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and bubbly. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing.

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