Wood-Fired Pizza with Imported Mozzarella and Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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Thin-crust pizza baked with imported mozzarella and fresh basil for a simple yet flavorful Italian classic. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs pizza dough, extra virgin olive oil, tomato sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 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: 12 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 600 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 500°F with a pizza stone inside for at least 30 minutes to simulate a wood-fired oven.
Step 2: On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch circle with a slightly thin center and thicker edges.
Step 3: Transfer dough to a pizza peel or parchment paper. Brush the surface with 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil evenly.
Step 4: Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Step 5: Arrange 8 oz sliced imported fresh mozzarella evenly on top of the sauce.
Step 6: Slide pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese bubbles and slightly browns.
Step 7: Remove pizza from oven and immediately scatter 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves and sprinkle 1/2 tsp sea salt and optional 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes before slicing and serving.