Gluten-Free Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil and Tomato

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-29 · Updated 2026-05-29

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A classic Margherita pizza made with a tender gluten-free crust topped with fresh tomato slices, mozzarella, 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 350 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 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 (12-inch) gluten-free pizza crust
2 tbsp olive oil
8 oz, sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
2 medium, thinly sliced ripe tomatoes
1/2 cup whole fresh basil leaves
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
optional, pinch crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 450°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
Step 2: Brush 2 tbsp olive oil evenly over the surface of 1 gluten-free pizza crust, then sprinkle 2 minced garlic cloves evenly over the crust.
Step 3: Arrange 8 oz sliced fresh mozzarella and 2 thinly sliced ripe tomatoes evenly over the crust, then season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 4: Carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust edges are golden.
Step 5: Remove pizza from oven and immediately scatter 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves on top; add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes if desired for subtle heat. Let the pizza rest for 3 minutes before slicing and serving.