Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

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Charred crust topped with slow-roasted tomato sauce, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil for a smoky, fresh pizza experience. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 65 minutes, pairs pizza dough, roma tomatoes, 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: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pizza dough
6 medium, halved roma tomatoes
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
8 oz, sliced fresh mozzarella
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
optional, for garnish crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss 6 halved roma tomatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp salt. Spread on a baking sheet cut side up and roast for 35 minutes until tomatoes are soft and slightly caramelized.
Step 2: Transfer roasted tomatoes and juices to a blender and pulse until chunky sauce forms.
Step 3: On a floured surface, stretch 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
Step 4: Spread the roasted tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
Step 5: Arrange 8 oz sliced fresh mozzarella over the sauce.
Step 6: Drizzle remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over the top.
Step 7: Bake pizza in the 450°F oven for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
Step 8: Remove pizza and scatter 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves on top. Optionally sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes for heat. Slice and serve immediately.