Wood-Fired Fresh Mozzarella Pizza with Basil and Olive Oil Drizzle

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A Neapolitan-inspired pizza featuring fresh mozzarella and a basil garnish, finished with a fragrant olive oil drizzle for a simple yet elegant flavor. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pizza dough, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 10 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 500°F and place a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet inside to heat for 45 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Lightly flour a clean surface with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and stretch 12 oz pizza dough into a 12-inch round, maintaining even thickness.
  3. Step 3: Arrange 8 oz sliced fresh mozzarella evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
  5. Step 5: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately sprinkle 10 fresh basil leaves over the top.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil evenly over the pizza and season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper before slicing and serving.

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