Maple Grove Wood-Fired Margherita Pizza

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A classic Neapolitan-style Margherita pizza with blistered wood-fired crust, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves. This italian-inspired pizza (vegetarian) ready in about 30 minutes pairs pizza dough, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your wood-fired oven or conventional oven to 500°F, placing a pizza stone inside to heat for 45 minutes.
  2. Step 2: On a floured surface, stretch 12 oz pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Sprinkle 1 tbsp cornmeal on a pizza peel or baking sheet and transfer the dough onto it.
  3. Step 3: Spread 0.5 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.
  4. Step 4: Tear 6 oz fresh mozzarella into chunks and distribute evenly over the sauce.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over the pizza and sprinkle 0.5 tsp sea salt.
  6. Step 6: Slide the pizza onto the heated stone and bake for 7-9 minutes until the crust is blistered and cheese is bubbling.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and immediately scatter 10 fresh basil leaves on top, allowing the residual heat to release their aroma.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Maple Grove Wood-Fired Margherita Pizza take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (20 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Maple Grove Wood-Fired Margherita Pizza?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pizza dough from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Maple Grove Wood-Fired Margherita Pizza?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Maple Grove Wood-Fired Margherita Pizza for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Maple Grove Wood-Fired Margherita Pizza vegetarian?

Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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