When it comes to toppings the list is endless you can go all fancy with a seasonal fig pizza with goats cheese (so delicious), try something new like our potato pizza or stick to a classic cheese and tomato. This tomato pizza is perfect for those that love simple and classic pizza flavors but want to take it up a notch. It has so much flavor from fresh tomatoes and basil it’s truly the best!
What you need to make this recipe
Pizza sauce – use your favorite pizza sauce, I like to make sure my pizza sauce is flavored with herbs and garlic for extra flavor! Tomatoes – I used different colored cherry tomatoes because not only are they sweet and delicious but they look super pretty too. You can use any fresh tomatoes you like. Mozzarella – I like to use thick slices of fresh mozzarella, make sure to pat it dry with kitchen paper to avoid any excess moisture on your pizza when baking. Basil – There’s nothing quite like fresh basil especially when paired with juicy tomatoes. I don’t recommend using dried basil as a substitute it just won’t give the same results.
How to make Tomato Pizza
First, you need to make our homemade pizza dough! It’s super easy and we have a full step by step tutorial on making the best homemade dough using a stand mixer.
1.Stretch the pizza dough using your hands or a rolling pin to fit your baking tray, pizza stone or simply use parchment paper. Brush the pizza crust with olive oil. 2. Next, spread on the pizza sauce.
- Top with mozzarella slices.
- Finally top with tomatoes and bake until golden, crispy and the cheese has melted. Once cooked sprinkle with fresh basil.
Tips and ideas for making this recipe
Check out our step by step guide for making homemade pizza dough. Use a pizza stone if you have one, get one if you can! Just place it in the oven before setting the heat and let it sit there for at least 30 minutes. Your crust will thank you! Looking for a dip for your pizza crusts? I love to use basil pesto, balsamic vinegar, or a garlic sour cream. If you want to make this as a white pizza, use about 1/2 cup olive oil, 4 cloves of minced garlic, and a few sprigs of fresh thyme. Cook everything in a saucepan to simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Use this to brush on the crust instead of pizza sauce then follow with the remaining toppings.
What are the best tomatoes to use?
You can pretty much use any kind of tomatoes you like. For this pizza I’ve used double tomato for extra flavor, pizza sauce (get one flavored with herbs and garlic if possible), and fresh cherry tomatoes. You can use any kind of fresh tomatoes you like for the toppings.
How do I stop tomatoes making my pizza soggy?
A great tip to prevent a soggy pizza is to brush oil on the base before the tomatoes, this creates a barrier and nice crispy base. Also make sure to not overfill your pizza, too many toppings will weigh down your pizza and stop it turning crispy also the more wet ingredients you add the higher chance you have of a soggy base, less is more!
Can I freeze this pizza?
Absolutely, pizza freezes really well and this tomato pizza is no exception. You can freeze your pizza either raw or cooked although if freezing it raw you’ll need to freeze it on a baking tray first to keep it’s shape then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Thaw completely before baking. If you’ve tried this Tomato Pizza then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you!
