Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Smoked Mozzarella

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

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A rustic wood-fired pizza topped with roasted garlic cloves, smoky mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves for a smoky, aromatic bite. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pizza dough, roasted garlic cloves, smoked mozzarella for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pizza dough
8 roasted garlic cloves
6 oz, sliced smoked mozzarella
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your wood-fired oven or conventional oven to 500°F with a pizza stone inside for 45 minutes to ensure it is thoroughly heated.
Step 2: On a floured surface, stretch 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch round, leaving a slightly thicker edge for the crust.
Step 3: Brush the dough evenly with 2 tbsp olive oil, then scatter 8 roasted garlic cloves whole over the surface.
Step 4: Arrange 6 oz smoked mozzarella slices evenly on top, then sprinkle 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper over the pizza.
Step 5: Transfer the pizza onto the hot pizza stone using a peel and bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese bubbles and browns slightly.
Step 6: Remove from oven and immediately scatter 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves on top. Let rest for 2 minutes before slicing and serving.