If your family loves Caprese salad as much as mine does, you’re going to adore this recipe for Tomato Margarita Pizza! With fresh cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, it’s a delightful twist on a classic favorite. We love Caprese salad so much that it’s on our table at least once a week, so I know this pizza is going to be a big hit at our house.
Making pizza at home isn’t difficult and can be a fun family activity or a cozy date night idea. It’s healthier than takeout and allows you to get creative in the kitchen. I started teaching my kids to cook when they were toddlers, and now they’re both pursuing careers in nutrition and food science! Cooking at home also means you’re more aware of what you’re eating, leading to healthier choices. One of my teens even taught the kids they babysit how to make a tomato basil with anchovies pizza, and it was the highlight of their week!
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 10 minutes |
| Servings | people |
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- .25 tsp kosher salt
- .25 tsp black pepper divided
- 1 ball dough of your choice room temperature
- 4 oz fresh mozarella sliced
- 1 cup Fresh Basil torn
Ingredients
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- Place pizza stone on lowest rack in the oven or, if using a steel, place on the highest rack. Preheat oven to 500°F at least 45 minutes to 1 hour before baking.
- Toss the tomatoes with the olive oil, garlic, salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper. Spread tomatoes out onto a foil-lined baking sheet and place on top oven rack. While the oven is preheating, bake the tomatoes, stirring once halfway through cooking, until tomatoes are blistered and juicy, 15–20 minutes. Note: Keep your eye on these tomatoes since they’ll be cooking in the oven as it’s preheating.
- Sprinkle a bit of fine cornmeal and all-purpose flour on a pizza peel or piece of parchment. Stretch out the dough, shape into a circle and transfer to prepared peel or parchment. Top stretched dough with roasted tomato mixture and cover with mozzarella slices. Sprinkle on top with the remaining ⅛ teaspoon black pepper.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden, 8–10 minutes.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Garnish with basil, cut into slices and enjoy immediately.
This delicious recipe comes from the amazing cookbook Pizza! Pizza! Pizza! by Sara Haas.
This book is a must-have for pizza lovers, offering over 75 unique recipes that cater to all tastes, including vegetarian and vegan options. It’s filled with easy-to-follow instructions for creating everything from savory sauces to perfect pizza extras like salads and desserts.
Here are a few standout recipes from the book that you might enjoy:
- BBQ Chicken Pizza
- Double-Dough Pan Pizza
- Peach & Jalapeño Pizza
- Hummus & Roasted Red Pepper Pizza
- Spicy Southwest Pizza
- Roasted Tomato Margarita Pizza
- Chicken Giardiniera Pizza
- Hot Hawaiian Pizza
So, fire up your oven and get ready for a fun and tasty Pizza Night with Pizza! Pizza! Pizza! by Sara Haas. It’s the ultimate guide to making delicious homemade pizzas that your family will love.