Description
A vibrant Italian classic featuring simple, high-quality ingredients: San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. The golden crust and vibrant colors symbolize the perfect balance of flavor and tradition.
Ingredients
1 (28-ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes (D.O.P. certified)
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 small cloves garlic
½ teaspoon sea salt
Cornmeal (for dusting; substitute flour if needed)
Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Fresh mozzarella cheese (about 8 oz, torn into pieces)
Fresh basil leaves
Red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C). Combine San Marzano tomatoes, 2 teaspoons olive oil, garlic, and salt in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
Lightly dust a baking sheet with cornmeal. Stretch pizza dough into an oval shape, leaving a 1-inch border.
Spread ½ cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough. Add torn mozzarella slices.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until crust is golden. Top with basil leaves, red pepper flakes, and a light olive oil brush on the crust edges.
Notes
Use preheated baking sheet for crispier crust
Serve immediately to avoid moisture absorption
Substitute corn oil for olive oil if desired
Fresh mozzarella yields creamier texture
Brush crust edges with olive oil before baking for enhanced browning
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg