Tomato Pizza
Fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, and basil shine in this simple tomato pizza recipe.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pound sliced fresh mozzarella cheese divided
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 1 pound vine-ripened, Roma, or heirloom tomatoes or a combination
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6-10 fresh basil leaves optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450℉ (230℃).
- Brush a 16-inch pizza pan or cookie sheet with a bit of olive oil or non-stick spray. or line with parchment paper that is safe to heat up to 450℉. Roll the pizza dough out in a thin ¼-inch circle to cover the pan.
- Brush the pizza dough with 1 tablespoon olive oil, leaving a 1-inch border along the edges to form the crust. Season the dough evenly with 1 tablespoon minced garlic and 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
- Evenly spread half of the sliced mozzarella cheese over the pizza dough, leaving a ½-1 inch border along the edges. Top with parmesan cheese.
- Prepare tomatoes by slicing the top off the tomato and then use a spoon or melon baller to scoop out the seeds gently or give the tomato a gentle squeeze over the sink/trash bin. Slice all the tomatoes into ¼-thick slices and then arrange them evenly over the cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with the remaining slices of mozzarella cheese and then bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is nicely browned and the cheese is fully melted.
- Allow the pizza to cool for 5-10 minutes. Top with 6-10 fresh basil leaves if desired. Slice and serve.
Notes
Cheese: While fresh mozzarella cheese is best, grated mozzarella can be substituted in a pinch.
Tomatoes: Feel free to use only one variety of tomatoes, rather than a mix. Keep in mind seasonal tomatoes are best.
Using Grape/Cherry Tomatoes: If tomatoes are not in season, only use grape/cherry tomatoes and there is not need to deseed them, simply cut in half.
Add Spice: If you like spice, you may want to add ¼ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes, along with the salt and pepper.
Storage: Fresh Tomato Pizza is best served immediately. However, you can store leftover sliced pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350℉ oven for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 1023mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 930IU | Vitamin C: 6.5mg | Calcium: 394mg | Iron: 2.5mg
