Wood-Fired Italian Pizza with San Marzano Tomato and Fresh Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

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Classic Italian pizza baked with San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves for a traditional Neapolitan taste. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pizza dough, San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 700 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 700 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, room temperature pizza dough
1/2 cup San Marzano tomato sauce
6 oz, sliced fresh mozzarella
10 fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp, for dusting cornmeal

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 500°F and place a pizza stone or steel inside to heat for at least 45 minutes to mimic a wood-fired oven.
Step 2: Lightly dust a pizza peel or baking sheet with 1 tbsp cornmeal. Stretch 12 oz room temperature pizza dough into a 12-inch circle, maintaining a slightly thicker edge for the crust.
Step 3: Spread 1/2 cup San Marzano tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about 1 inch around the edges free.
Step 4: Distribute 6 oz sliced fresh mozzarella evenly on top of the sauce. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp sea salt over the cheese.
Step 5: Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 8-10 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 on top. Drizzle 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over the pizza before slicing and serving hot.