Gluten-Free Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil

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A classic Margherita pizza featuring a gluten-free crust topped with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil leaves. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe (gluten-free, vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs gluten-free pizza crust, olive oil, fresh mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Place the 12-inch gluten-free pizza crust on a baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Brush 2 tbsp olive oil evenly over the crust, then sprinkle 2 minced garlic cloves across the surface, distributing the garlic flavor.
  3. Step 3: Arrange 8 oz sliced fresh mozzarella evenly over the crust, followed by 2 thinly sliced roma tomatoes, overlapping slightly for even coverage.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper over the toppings.
  5. Step 5: Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the crust are golden brown.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and immediately scatter 1/2 cup whole fresh basil leaves on top, allowing the residual heat to release their aroma before slicing and serving.

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