Charred Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Tomato and Mozzarella

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

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A smoky wood-fired pizza topped with slow-roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil for a simple yet flavorful Italian classic. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 57 minutes, pairs pizza dough, Roma tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 20 min Cook: 37 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pizza dough
6 halved Roma tomatoes
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 minced garlic cloves
8 oz sliced fresh mozzarella
1/4 cup whole fresh basil leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 450°F with a pizza stone inside for at least 30 minutes to mimic wood-fired heat.
Step 2: Toss 6 halved Roma tomatoes with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until caramelized and slightly charred.
Step 3: Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch round. Transfer to a pizza peel dusted with flour.
Step 4: Drizzle remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over dough. Distribute roasted tomatoes evenly over dough, then top with 8 oz sliced fresh mozzarella.
Step 5: Slide pizza onto preheated pizza stone and bake for 10-12 minutes until crust is blistered and cheese bubbly.
Step 6: Remove pizza from oven and scatter 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes over top. Slice and serve hot.