Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Tomato and Mozzarella

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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 (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

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 500°F with a pizza stone inside to mimic a wood-fired oven.
  2. 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.
  3. Step 3: Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
  4. Step 4: Remove the roasted tomatoes from the oven and spread them evenly over the dough.
  5. Step 5: Tear 8 oz fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute over the tomatoes.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the pizza and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes.
  7. 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.
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven and scatter 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves over the top before slicing and serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Tomato and Mozzarella take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 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 Tomato and Mozzarella?

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 Tomato and Mozzarella?

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 Tomato and Mozzarella 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 Tomato and Mozzarella 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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