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Roasted Tomato Pizza with Fresh Basil and Homemade Pizza Sauce
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Roasted Tomato Pizza with Fresh Basil and Homemade Pizza Sauce

Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 1 pizza
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Small Baking Dish or Small Baking Sheet
  • Pizza Tray or Pizza Stone

Ingredients

  • 1 ball garlic & herb pizza dough (or dough of your choice)
  • 2 cups of grape tomatoes cut in half if large
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • Ciliegine mozzarella balls cut in half, patted very dry
  • Fresh basil chopped

Instructions

  • Make homemade pizza sauce - click up above for the recipe.
  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator and plastic bag then place in a bowl in a warm spot for 45 minutes prior to cooking.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray. Add the tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil then season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Place into the oven and roast for 10 minutes.
  • Spread the dough on a pizza tray that has been coated with cooking spray and a sprinkle of cornmeal. Spoon the sauce on the dough and spread evenly. Place the mozzarella cheese evenly over the entire pizza. Next, add the roasted grape tomatoes.
  • Place into the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and the crust is golden brown. Add fresh basil. Enjoy.