Fresh Mozzarella and Basil Pizza with Garlic Focaccia Strips

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

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A thin-crust white pizza topped with fresh mozzarella, olive oil and basil, served with focaccia strips tossed in warm garlic oil on the side. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs Pizza dough, Fresh mozzarella cheese, Extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb Pizza dough
8 oz, sliced Fresh mozzarella cheese
3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
12 Fresh basil leaves
1 tsp Salt
6 oz, sliced into strips Focaccia bread
2, minced Garlic cloves

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle, transferring it onto parchment paper.
Step 3: Brush the dough evenly with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle 1 tsp salt over the surface.
Step 4: Arrange 8 oz sliced fresh mozzarella evenly on top, leaving a small border for the crust.
Step 5: Slide the pizza with parchment onto the hot stone or baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese has melted.
Step 6: While the pizza bakes, heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat, add 2 minced garlic cloves, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant; toss the focaccia strips in the garlic oil to warm and infuse.
Step 7: Remove the pizza from oven, scatter 12 fresh basil leaves on top, and serve immediately with the garlic-infused focaccia strips on the side.