Wood-Fired Tomato and Mozzarella Individual Pizza

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A personal-sized pizza featuring fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, cooked over high heat for a slightly charred, flavorful crust. This italian-inspired pizza (vegetarian) ready in about 24 minutes pairs pizza dough ball, olive oil, sliced fresh mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 1, 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: 9 min Serves 1 Italian cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat a wood-fired oven or pizza stone to 500°F (260°C). Stretch 200 g pizza dough ball into a 10.5-inch round on a floured surface.
  2. Step 2: Brush the dough evenly with 1 tbsp olive oil, then arrange 2 medium thinly sliced ripe tomatoes over the surface. Season with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Distribute 100 g sliced fresh mozzarella evenly on top of the tomatoes. Bake the pizza in the oven for 7-9 minutes until the crust edges are crispy and slightly charred and the cheese is bubbling.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven and scatter 6 fresh basil leaves on top. Optionally sprinkle 0.125 tsp crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle heat before slicing and serving.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Total time is about 24 minutes (15 min prep + 9 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 Tomato and Mozzarella Individual Pizza?

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 ball from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Wood-Fired Tomato and Mozzarella Individual Pizza?

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 Tomato and Mozzarella Individual Pizza for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). 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 Tomato and Mozzarella Individual Pizza 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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