Charred Neapolitan-Style Pizza with San Marzano Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

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Classic Neapolitan pizza featuring a blistered crust topped with tangy San Marzano tomato sauce, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Pizza dough (prepared or store-bought), San Marzano tomatoes, crushed, Fresh mozzarella, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 700 calories and feeds 2, 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 700 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb Pizza dough (prepared or store-bought)
1 cup San Marzano tomatoes, crushed
8 oz Fresh mozzarella, sliced
10 Fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Cornmeal (for dusting)

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible (450-500°F) and place a pizza stone or steel on the middle rack to heat for at least 45 minutes.
Step 2: On a floured surface, stretch 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch circle about 1/4-inch thick, dusting with 2 tbsp cornmeal to prevent sticking.
Step 3: Spread 1 cup crushed San Marzano tomatoes evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
Step 4: Tear or slice 8 oz fresh mozzarella and distribute evenly over the tomato sauce.
Step 5: Sprinkle 1/2 tsp salt and drizzle 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over the pizza.
Step 6: Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 7-10 minutes until the crust is blistered, charred in spots, and cheese is bubbling.
Step 7: Remove from oven and immediately scatter 10 fresh basil leaves on top.
Step 8: Let cool for 2 minutes, slice, and serve while hot.