Mangia Napoli Wood-Fired Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

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Classic Neapolitan-style pizza with a thin, chewy crust topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, and fragrant basil leaves. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pizza dough, tomato sauce, 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
1/2 cup tomato sauce
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
12 fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp cornmeal

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 500°F with a pizza stone inside for at least 30 minutes to ensure even heat.
Step 2: Lightly dust a clean surface with 1 tbsp cornmeal and roll out 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch circle, keeping the edges slightly thicker for the crust.
Step 3: Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Step 4: Distribute 8 oz sliced fresh mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
Step 5: Sprinkle 1/2 tsp salt over the pizza and drizzle with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
Step 6: Transfer the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
Step 7: Remove from the oven and immediately scatter 12 fresh basil leaves on top. Let rest for 2 minutes before slicing and serving.