Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Heirloom Tomatoes

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

This pizza features a smoky wood-fired crust topped with roasted garlic, sweet heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and melted mozzarella for a vibrant Italian-inspired meal. This italian-inspired pizza (vegetarian) ready in about 35 minutes pairs pizza dough, garlic cloves, sliced heirloom tomatoes 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

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven with a pizza stone or wood-fired pizza oven to 500°F. Toss 6 garlic cloves in 1 tbsp olive oil and roast on a baking sheet for 15 minutes until soft and golden.
  2. Step 2: Stretch 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface, then sprinkle 1 tbsp cornmeal on a pizza peel or baking sheet and place the dough on top.
  3. Step 3: Brush the dough with 2 tbsp olive oil, spread the roasted garlic evenly over the surface, then arrange 1 cup sliced heirloom tomatoes and 8 oz sliced fresh mozzarella on top.
  4. Step 4: Season with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then bake on the pizza stone or in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese bubbly.
  5. Step 5: Remove pizza, scatter 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves over the top, and let rest for 2 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Total time is about 35 minutes (20 min prep + 15 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 Heirloom Tomatoes?

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 Heirloom Tomatoes?

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 Heirloom Tomatoes 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.

Is Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Heirloom Tomatoes vegetarian?

Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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