Wood-Fired Pizza with Smoked Mozzarella and Roasted Tomatoes

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A thin-crust pizza baked in a wood-fired oven, topped with smoked mozzarella, slow-roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of garlic oil. This italian-inspired pizza (vegetarian) ready in about 50 minutes pairs room temperature pizza dough, sliced smoked mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 700 calories and feeds 2, 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: 30 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 700 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 500°F with a pizza stone inside for at least 45 minutes to mimic a wood-fired oven environment. On a baking sheet, toss 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
  2. Step 2: Stretch 12 oz room-temperature pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a pizza peel or parchment paper.
  3. Step 3: Spread 1 tbsp olive oil evenly over the dough, then arrange 6 oz sliced smoked mozzarella evenly on top. Scatter the roasted tomatoes over the cheese.
  4. Step 4: Slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese bubbles.
  5. Step 5: While the pizza bakes, combine 2 minced garlic cloves with 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl.
  6. Step 6: Remove pizza from the oven, immediately brush the garlic oil over the crust edges, and sprinkle torn 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves on top before slicing and serving.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Total time is about 50 minutes (20 min prep + 30 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 Smoked Mozzarella and Roasted Tomatoes?

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 room temperature pizza dough from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Wood-Fired Pizza with Smoked Mozzarella and Roasted Tomatoes?

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 Smoked Mozzarella and Roasted Tomatoes for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Smoked Mozzarella and Roasted Tomatoes 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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