Wood-Fired Pizza Hut Margherita with Fresh Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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A homemade pizza inspired by Cinemark’s Pizza Hut offering, featuring a thin wood-fired crust topped with fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pizza dough, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 750 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 750 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz pizza dough
1/2 cup tomato sauce
8 oz sliced mozzarella cheese
10 fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
optional, 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven or pizza stone to 500°F for at least 45 minutes to mimic a wood-fired oven’s intense heat.
Step 2: Roll out 12 oz pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch thin circle, making sure the edges are slightly thicker for the crust.
Step 3: Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Step 4: Layer 8 oz sliced mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the sauce.
Step 5: Sprinkle 1/4 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp sea salt over the cheese, and add 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes if using for a slight heat.
Step 6: Bake the pizza directly on the hot pizza stone or baking tray for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
Step 7: Remove from oven and immediately scatter 10 fresh basil leaves over the hot pizza.
Step 8: Drizzle 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over the top and slice to serve.