Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Garlic, Arugula, and Burrata

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Thin-crust pizza topped with sweet roasted garlic, fresh peppery arugula, and creamy burrata cheese finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 30 minutes pairs pizza dough (store-bought or homemade), whole garlic head, extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 10 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 500°F with a pizza stone inside for at least 45 minutes to mimic a wood-fired oven.
  2. Step 2: Slice the top quarter off 1 whole garlic head to expose the cloves. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and wrap in foil. Roast in the oven for 40 minutes until garlic is soft and caramelized.
  3. Step 3: On a floured surface, stretch and roll out 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
  4. Step 4: Brush the dough with 2 tbsp olive oil and scatter 6 oz sliced fresh mozzarella evenly over the top.
  5. Step 5: Squeeze the softened roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and spread them evenly over the cheese.
  6. Step 6: Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
  7. Step 7: Remove pizza from oven and immediately top with 4 oz torn burrata cheese and 2 cups fresh arugula.
  8. Step 8: Drizzle remaining 2 tbsp olive oil over the arugula, season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Slice and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Total time is about 30 minutes (20 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, Arugula, 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 whole garlic head from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Garlic, Arugula, 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, Arugula, 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, Arugula, 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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