Tomato and Basil Pizza
A simple, classic pizza topped with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and melted mozzarella on a homemade crust.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 500°F with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
Step 2
Roll out dough on floured surface to a 12-inch round.
Step 3
Transfer dough to a parchment-lined peel or inverted baking sheet.
Step 4
Slice tomatoes thinly and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 5
Tear mozzarella into small pieces and scatter over dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
Step 6
Arrange tomato slices over cheese, then drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Step 7
Slide pizza onto hot stone and bake until crust is golden and cheese bubbles, 10-12 minutes.
Step 8
Top with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- pizza stone or baking sheet
- rolling pin
- parchment paper
- knife
- cutting board
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