Pan-Seared Pizza Margherita with Fresh Basil and Mozzarella

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

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A quick homemade pizza cooked in a skillet featuring a tender crust topped with tangy tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and aromatic basil leaves. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs pizza dough, olive oil, tomato sauce 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 ball (about 250g) pizza dough
2 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup tomato sauce
4 oz, sliced fresh mozzarella
8 fresh basil leaves
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Stretch 1 ball (about 250g) of pizza dough into a 10-inch round and place it carefully into the hot skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden and crisp.
Step 3: Flip the dough over using a spatula. Spread 1/3 cup tomato sauce evenly over the cooked side, then top with 4 oz sliced fresh mozzarella.
Step 4: Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for another 4-5 minutes on medium-low heat until the cheese melts and the crust is cooked through.
Step 5: Remove from heat, season with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder. Scatter 8 fresh basil leaves on top before slicing and serving warm.