Baked St. Louis-Style Pizza with Provel Cheese and Herb-Infused Tomato Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

A thin, cracker-like crust topped with savory Provel cheese blend and a bright herb-infused tomato sauce, baked to bubbling perfection. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, warm water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups (110°F) warm water
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup canned tomato sauce
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
• 2 cups shredded Provel cheese blend
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• for dusting cornmeal

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp granulated sugar. Dissolve 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast in 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F), then stir into the flour mixture with 2 tbsp olive oil until a sticky dough forms.
2. Step 2: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet in the oven to heat.
4. Step 4: In a small saucepan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1 cup canned tomato sauce, 1 tsp dried Italian herbs, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
5. Step 5: Roll out the dough on a cornmeal-dusted surface into a 14-inch thin circle.
6. Step 6: Transfer dough to a pizza peel or parchment paper. Spread the herb-infused tomato sauce evenly over the dough, then top with 2 cups shredded Provel cheese blend.
7. Step 7: Slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is crisp and cheese is melted and bubbling.
8. Step 8: Remove pizza from oven and sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil over the top before slicing and serving.