Wood-Fired Neapolitan-Style Thin Crust Pizza with Burrata and Basil
A thin-crust pizza baked to blistered perfection topped with fresh burrata, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil leaves. This italian-inspired pizza (vegetarian) ready in about 30 minutes pairs ball, room temperature pizza dough, plus extra for drizzling olive oil, minced garlic cloves 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz ball, room temperature pizza dough
- 2 tbsp, plus extra for drizzling olive oil
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 3 medium, thinly sliced roma tomatoes
- 6 oz fresh burrata cheese
- 1/4 cup whole leaves fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp (optional) crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 500°F with a pizza stone inside for at least 45 minutes to ensure it is piping hot.
- Step 2: On a floured surface, stretch the 12 oz pizza dough ball into a 12-inch thin round, keeping edges slightly thicker. Brush 2 tbsp olive oil evenly over the surface, then sprinkle 2 minced garlic cloves across the dough.
- Step 3: Arrange 3 thinly sliced roma tomatoes evenly over the dough leaving a 1-inch border. Season the tomatoes with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
- Step 4: Slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is blistered and golden brown.
- Step 5: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately tear 6 oz fresh burrata cheese into chunks and scatter over the hot pizza. Top with 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Step 6: Optionally, sprinkle 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes for a gentle heat. Slice and serve warm.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Wood-Fired Neapolitan-Style Thin Crust Pizza with Burrata and Basil take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (20 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Wood-Fired Neapolitan-Style Thin Crust Pizza with Burrata and Basil?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep minced garlic cloves from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Wood-Fired Neapolitan-Style Thin Crust Pizza with Burrata and Basil?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Wood-Fired Neapolitan-Style Thin Crust Pizza with Burrata and Basil for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Wood-Fired Neapolitan-Style Thin Crust Pizza with Burrata and Basil vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
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