Wood-Fired Pizza with Charred Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

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Thin-crust pizza topped with smoky charred tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves, baked to perfection in a wood-fired style for an authentic Italian taste. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pizza dough, roma tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, 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: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pizza dough
4 medium roma tomatoes
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
8 oz, sliced fresh mozzarella
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 500°F with a pizza stone inside for at least 45 minutes to mimic wood-fired heat.
Step 2: Place 4 medium roma tomatoes on a baking sheet and broil them on high for 8-10 minutes, turning once, until their skins are charred and blistered.
Step 3: Transfer charred tomatoes to a blender, add 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp salt. Blend until smooth to create a smoky tomato sauce.
Step 4: Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle, then transfer to a pizza peel dusted with flour.
Step 5: Spread the charred tomato sauce evenly over the dough, then top with 8 oz sliced fresh mozzarella and a pinch of 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using.
Step 6: Slide the pizza onto the hot stone and bake for 7-9 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
Step 7: Remove pizza and scatter 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves on top before slicing and serving.