Rustic Italian Oven-Baked Pizza with Tomato and Mozzarella

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

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A classic Italian pizza baked in the oven with fresh tomato sauce and melted mozzarella, delivering a perfect balance of tangy and creamy textures. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs pizza dough, olive oil, crushed canned tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 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: 12 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 600 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 ball (about 12 oz) pizza dough
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup crushed canned tomatoes
1 minced garlic clove
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
6 oz sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
6 fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp for dusting cornmeal

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 475°F and dust a pizza stone or baking sheet with 1 tbsp cornmeal to prevent sticking.
Step 2: On a floured surface, roll out 1 ball of pizza dough (about 12 oz) into a 12-inch round and transfer it onto the prepared stone or sheet.
Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup crushed canned tomatoes, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp salt to create a simple tomato sauce.
Step 4: Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Step 5: Arrange 6 oz sliced fresh mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
Step 6: Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over the pizza and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
Step 7: Remove from oven and scatter 6 fresh basil leaves on top before slicing and serving.