Wood-Fired Punch Pizza with Spicy Tomato Sauce and Smoked Mozzarella

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

A 10.5-inch individual pizza featuring a smoky mozzarella and a punchy, spicy tomato sauce, baked to crisp perfection. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, brings together pizza dough, canned crushed tomatoes, olive oil for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. 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 ball (about 250g) pizza dough
• 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 3/4 cup smoked mozzarella, shredded
• 6 fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet inside to heat for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper, mixing until well incorporated and slightly chunky.
3. Step 3: On a floured surface, stretch 1 ball (about 250g) of pizza dough into a 10.5-inch round, ensuring an even thickness with a slightly thicker edge for the crust.
4. Step 4: Carefully remove the hot stone from the oven, place the dough on it, and spread the spicy tomato sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 3/4 cup shredded smoked mozzarella evenly over the sauce and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the crust is golden brown with some charred spots.
6. Step 6: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately scatter 6 fresh basil leaves on top to release their aroma. Let rest for 2 minutes before slicing and serving.