Tomato Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella
This easy tomato pizza recipe is topped with fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil, and olive oil for a simple pizza that's bursting with fresh flavor. Whether you use homemade pizza dough, store-bought crust, or a low carb Fathead Pizza Crust, this fresh tomato pizza is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a delicious way to use summer tomatoes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 162
Ingredients
- 1 Pizza Crust of Choice (see notes)
- 4 Tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 Tomatoes, sliced thin
- 8 Ounces Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced
- 6 Basil leaves
Instructions
- Make your favorite pizza crust according to the recipe directions. Spread out on a piece of parchment paper and bake at 400F for 8-10 minutes directly on the oven rack.
- Remove from the oven and coat the crust with the olive oil then layer the tomatoes and mozzarella on top. Finish with the basil leaves.
- Bake directly on the oven rack again for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust starts to brown and the cheese becomes bubbly.
- Slice and serve
Notes
- This recipe works with homemade pizza dough, store-bought dough, a pre-baked crust, or my Fathead Pizza Crust for a low carb option.
- Pat the tomato slices and fresh mozzarella dry with paper towels before assembling the pizza to help prevent a soggy crust.
- If using shredded mozzarella instead of fresh mozzarella, sprinkle it over the olive oil before adding the tomatoes and basil.
- For even more flavor, finish the baked pizza with freshly grated Parmesan, crushed red pepper flakes, or a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Nutrition information is for the toppings only and does not include the pizza crust, since the nutrition will vary depending on the crust you choose.
Nutrition
Calories: 162 | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 1g