Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Vegetables and Mozzarella

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

A vibrant wood-fired pizza topped with oven-roasted seasonal vegetables, fresh mozzarella, and a drizzle of basil olive oil for a smoky, fresh flavor. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pizza dough, zucchini, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Ingredients

• 1 pound pizza dough
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds zucchini
• 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 small, sliced into thin wedges red onion
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 ounces, sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2, minced garlic cloves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Toss 1 medium sliced zucchini, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, and 1 small sliced red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for 15 minutes until slightly caramelized and tender.
2. Step 2: Stretch 1 pound pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
3. Step 3: Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
4. Step 4: Scatter the roasted vegetables evenly over the sauce, then distribute 8 ounces sliced fresh mozzarella cheese on top.
5. Step 5: Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
6. Step 6: While the pizza bakes, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil with 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves. Once the pizza is out of the oven, drizzle this basil garlic oil over the top for a fragrant finish. Slice and serve warm.