Tomato Basil Pizza

Chiara Manni
Mom of one human and one furry baby. Career in tech in the California Bay Area, but born and raised in Italy. Foodie at heart.
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Updated: 7/22/2020

An easy-to-toss-together pizza that is simplicity itself in ingredients, but complex as can be in flavor.

Serves: 6 Save

Ingredients (10)

  • 1 pizza dough for a 14-inch pizza
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cup fresh cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 shallots, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 ounce grated Romano Cheese
  • 6 ounce fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • fresh basil, torn
  • Splash of red wine

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add tomatoes, garlic, shallots, pepper and sauté until tomatoes are browned and sizzling, about 10 minutes. Add a splash of wine to deglaze pan. Smash half of the tomatoes to make it a bit saucy.
  2. Sprinkle Romano on dough. Spoon tomato mixture on top of cheese. Top with fresh mozzarella and basil. Bake at 450 for 10 minutes or until browned and melted.

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