Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Burrata

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Thin-crust pizza topped with sweet roasted garlic, fresh burrata, cherry tomatoes, and basil, finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 25 minutes pairs pizza dough, whole garlic bulbs, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat wood-fired oven or conventional oven to 500°F with pizza stone inside. Cut the tops off 2 whole garlic bulbs to expose cloves, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35-40 minutes until soft and caramelized.
  2. Step 2: On a lightly floured surface, stretch 1 pound pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cornmeal on a pizza peel or baking sheet and transfer dough on top.
  3. Step 3: Peel softened garlic cloves from the roasted bulbs and mash them lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread the roasted garlic evenly over the dough.
  4. Step 4: Scatter 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes over the garlic, then tear and distribute 8 ounces burrata cheese in chunks across the pizza.
  5. Step 5: Slide pizza onto the hot stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melting.
  6. Step 6: Remove pizza and scatter 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves on top. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with 1 teaspoon sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper before slicing to serve.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Burrata take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (15 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 Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Burrata?

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 pizza dough from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Burrata?

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 Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Burrata for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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.

What goes well with Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Burrata?

Italian pizza like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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