Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Tomato and Mozzarella

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

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A crispy wood-fired pizza topped with slow-roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves for a simple, flavorful Italian dish. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pizza dough, cherry tomatoes, 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: 35 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pizza dough
2 cups cherry tomatoes
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
8 oz fresh mozzarella
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 garlic cloves
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 500°F with a pizza stone inside to mimic a wood-fired oven.
Step 2: Toss 2 cups cherry tomatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until the skins blister and tomatoes soften.
Step 3: Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
Step 4: Remove the roasted tomatoes from the oven and spread them evenly over the dough.
Step 5: Tear 8 oz fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute over the tomatoes.
Step 6: Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the pizza and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes.
Step 7: Transfer the pizza onto the hot pizza stone and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
Step 8: Remove from oven and scatter 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves over the top before slicing and serving.