Wood-Fired Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

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A classic pizza featuring a thin crust topped with creamy fresh mozzarella, aromatic basil, and a simple tomato sauce, perfect for wood-fired or home ovens. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pizza dough, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese 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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 700 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven (or wood-fired oven) to 500°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: On a lightly floured surface, stretch 12 oz pizza dough into a 12-inch round, about 1/4 inch thick, ensuring an even thickness.
Step 3: Transfer the dough onto a piece of parchment paper. Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
Step 4: Arrange 6 oz sliced fresh mozzarella evenly on top of the sauce, then sprinkle 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes if using.
Step 5: Slide the pizza with parchment onto the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
Step 6: Remove pizza from the oven and immediately scatter 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves over the top. Drizzle 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil evenly across the pizza before slicing and serving.