Oven-Roasted Pizza al Taglio with Classic Italian Toppings

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A thick-crust rectangular pizza featuring traditional Italian toppings like mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves, perfect for a casual lunch or reheated dinner. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 90 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, warm water, dry active yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 70 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, dissolve 7 g dry active yeast in 250 ml warm water and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add 400 g all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil, then knead for 8 minutes until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  2. Step 2: Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Lightly oil a rectangular baking sheet with 1 tbsp olive oil. Press the risen dough evenly into the pan to about 1 cm thickness.
  3. Step 3: Spread 150 ml tomato sauce evenly over the dough, then scatter 200 g torn mozzarella cheese and 150 g halved cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle 30 g grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp black pepper on top.
  4. Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling. Remove from oven, scatter 15 g fresh basil leaves over the hot pizza, and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Oven-Roasted Pizza al Taglio with Classic Italian Toppings take to make?

Total time is about 90 minutes (70 min prep + 20 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 Oven-Roasted Pizza al Taglio with Classic Italian Toppings?

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 all-purpose flour from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Oven-Roasted Pizza al Taglio with Classic Italian Toppings?

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 Oven-Roasted Pizza al Taglio with Classic Italian Toppings for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Oven-Roasted Pizza al Taglio with Classic Italian Toppings 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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