Description
This easy and delicious sheet pan pizza recipe is perfect for a quick homemade meal. It features a crispy crust, savory pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, fresh cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil. Baked at a high temperature for a golden crust and bubbly cheese, this pizza is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- ½ pound pizza dough
Toppings
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 4-5 cherry tomatoes, sliced
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Allow the dough to sit covered at room temperature for 20 minutes to relax and rise slightly. Then roll it out to approximately 9 x 13 inches, the size of a quarter sheet pan.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 500°F and place the oven rack in the upper third position for optimal baking.
- Assemble the Pizza: Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the sheet pan and gently press the rolled-out dough into the pan, ensuring it is evenly spread. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the dough. Spread the pizza sauce evenly on top, then layer with mozzarella cheese, sliced cherry tomatoes, and chopped basil.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, top with additional fresh basil and crushed red pepper flakes if desired, then slice and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Storage: Best served fresh out of the oven. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For extra crispiness, you can preheat the sheet pan before placing the dough on it.
- You can customize toppings to your preference, adding vegetables, meats, or different cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 6 slices per pizza)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
