Wood-Fired Italian Margherita Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

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A classic Italian pizza featuring a thin, hand-stretched crust topped with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil leaves, baked to bubbly perfection. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 24 minutes, pairs pizza dough, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 1, 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: 9 min Serves 1 Italian cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

250 grams pizza dough
1/3 cup tomato sauce
120 grams, sliced fresh mozzarella
10 fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
optional, a pinch crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat for 30 minutes.
Step 2: On a lightly floured surface, stretch 250 grams of pizza dough into a 10.5-inch circle, about 1/4-inch thick, ensuring an even thickness.
Step 3: Spread 1/3 cup of tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.
Step 4: Arrange 120 grams of sliced fresh mozzarella evenly atop the sauce.
Step 5: Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 7-9 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
Step 6: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately scatter 10 fresh basil leaves over the top.
Step 7: Drizzle 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon sea salt and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes if using. Slice and serve hot.