Cherry Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Pizza
Cherry Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Pizza is a burst of classic Italian flavors. It features juicy cherry tomatoes, melted mozzarella, and fragrant basil ribbons, all baked on a golden crust. This simple, flavor-packed pizza is perfect for weeknight dinners or sharing with family and friends.
Servings: 8
Calories: 216kcal
Equipment
- 1 knife
- 1 cutting board
- 1 silicone baking spatula
- 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour for dusting
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese fior di Latte (regular), buffalo, or shredded
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1-2 cloves garlic chopped
- 3-4 basil leaves thinly sliced into ribbons
Instructions
- Let dough temper - Place dough on a lightly floured work surface and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.1 tablespoon all purpose flour, 1 lb pizza dough
- Preheat oven - Place the oven rack in the middle tier and preheat the oven to 475°F.
- Prepare pizza - Stretch the dough by hand or use a rolling pin to create a 12-inch circle or a 9x13" rectangle. Lightly oil a pizza pan or baking sheet and place the dough on in the pan. Top with mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes cut side up, and garlic.½ teaspoon olive oil, 8 oz mozzarella cheese, 8 oz cherry tomatoes, 1-2 cloves garlic
- Bake pizza - Bake pizza on the middle rack for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is golden and the bottom of the crust is lightly browned. The cheese will be bubbly around the edges. If there is still a lot of moisture from the tomatoes and cheese, bake it longer until the moisture dries up.
- Serve - Remove from the oven and top with basil ribbons. Cut into 8 slices and serve immediately.3-4 basil leaves
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Storage
- Got leftover pizza? Refrigerate it in an air-tight container or foil for up to 3 days. When you are ready to eat it, enjoy it cold, at room temperature, or heat the oven to 300°F and warm the pizza on a baking sheet for 5 to 7 minutes.
- If you are making this pizza for a party, use a mix of cherry tomato colors for visual appeal.
- Be sure to dust the dough with flour so it won't stick to the pan while baking.
- Spread the dough slowly and carefully to ensure the dough has an even thickness throughout and there aren't thin spots or holes.
- Use a pizza cutter to slice the pizza, it is easier than a knife.
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 0.4mg