Tomato Pizza is a simple, rustic pizza recipe that’s fresh, creamy, and oh so good. Packed with flavor, in a delicious vegetarian package.
With my Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe, you can make any pizza you are craving for Dinner. From popular kid picks like Pepperoni Pizza to this rustic Tomato Pizza, the possibilities and toppings are endless.
Sabrina’s Tomato Pizza Recipe
Wanting a veggie pizza, but desire something different? Look no further than our Fresh Tomato Pizza. This rustic recipe is layered with flavor and very delicious. There’s no need for sauce in this recipe, the tomato alone shines through, and can cure the toughest of pizza cravings.
Ingredients
Pizza Dough:
- 1 cup warm water , (110 degrees)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast , 1 packet
- 2 1/2 cups bread flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
To Make Pizza:
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese , shredded
- 3 roma tomatoes , thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes , optional
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
Instructions
Pizza Dough:
- In a stand mixer mix the water, sugar and yeast together and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Add in the flour, oil, salt and garlic powder and whisk together on medium speed until well combined, then swap out for the dough hook and let it knead for 5 minutes on medium speed.
- Remove the dough hook and let it rest, covered with a damp clean towel for 30 minutes before using.
To Make the Pizza:
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Roll the pizza dough out to 1/2″ inch thickness on a floured countertop or cutting board about 12″ across.
- Add cornmeal to a 12″ pizza pan and add the pizza dough.
- Layer the pizza (except for the outer 1" ring) with the olive oil, fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Brush additional olive oil and flaky sea salt around the edge of the pizza dough.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbling and the crust is golden brown then serve topped with basil.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 Slices | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg
