Neapolitan-Style Pizza with San Marzano Tomato and Fresh Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

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A classic Italian pizza featuring a thin crust topped with vibrant San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pizza dough, San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella 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 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 4 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, homemade or store-bought pizza dough
3/4 cup San Marzano tomato sauce
8 oz, sliced fresh mozzarella
12 fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp sea salt
for dusting all-purpose flour

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 500°F with a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Lightly flour a clean surface with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Stretch 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch round, creating a slightly thicker edge.
Step 3: Spread 3/4 cup San Marzano tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
Step 4: Distribute 8 oz sliced fresh mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
Step 5: Scatter 12 fresh basil leaves on top and sprinkle 1/2 tsp sea salt.
Step 6: Drizzle 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over the pizza.
Step 7: Transfer pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Step 8: Remove from oven, let cool for 2 minutes, slice, and serve immediately.