Made with juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and savory garlic, this pizza celebrates classic Italian-inspired flavors in the easiest way possible.
Whether you’re baking it for a casual family dinner, pizza night with friends, or a light summer meal, this homemade pizza proves that sometimes less really is more.
This recipe is perfect for anyone who loves fresh tomato pizza, basil garlic pizza, or an easy homemade pizza that tastes like it came straight from a pizzeria. With minimal prep and endless topping possibilities, it’s a recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Although we do make our favorite Homemade Pizza Dough recipe, you are welcome to buy your favorite premade Italian pizza dough to make this recipe.
We will even give you more topping suggestions to build your white garlic pizza with any additions on top you prefer.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Fresh, vibrant flavors: Ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and garlic create a bright, savory combination.
- Simple ingredients: No complicated steps or hard-to-find items required.
- Customizable: Perfect as-is or easily dressed up with your favorite toppings.
- Light yet satisfying: A great option when you want pizza without feeling heavy.
- Perfect for any occasion: Weeknight dinners, entertaining, or weekend pizza nights.
Topping Suggestions
- peppers
- olives
- eggplant
- pepperoni
- crushed meatballs, finely chopped
- leftover cooked buffalo chicken and cheddar cheese
- loose cooked sausage
- ham, and pineapple
- mushrooms finely chopped broccoli and cheddar cheese
- finely chopped zucchini or spinach with ricotta and garlic
- minced finely minced shrimp and garlic
- anchovies
- loose cooked ground beef, cheddar cheese, finely chopped onions
- tuna, cheddar cheese, minced onions
- leftover cooked meats, pizza sauce, and cheese of choice
- although we prefer using freshly sliced deli cheese you can use whatever kind of cheese you prefer grated or sliced
Tips
- Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor; Roma or cherry tomatoes work especially well. Slice the tomatoes thinly and blot them with a paper towel to prevent a soggy crust.
- Fresh basil is best—add some before baking for flavor and a little after baking for freshness.
- Don’t overload the pizza—this recipe shines when the toppings are balanced.
- Brush the crust with olive oil and garlic before baking for extra flavor and a golden finish.
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Yield: 4
Tomato Garlic Pizza
This is a delicious Tomato Garlic Pizza aka white pizza with sliced Roma tomato baked to perfection in a crispy crust!
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 45 Min
Ingredients
- 1 recipe of my homemade pizza dough or your favorite store-bought
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 or 3 tablespoons of tomato sauce
- olive oil for drizzling
- grated cheese (we use Pecorino Romano and Parmesan blended together)
- dried oregano and parsley
- 1 or 2 thinly sliced Roma tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- granulated garlic to sprinkle on the rim of the crust
- whole milk mozzarella slices around 12 slices (use from the deli or grated off a block of whole milk mozzarella)
- Garnish: fresh basil leaves torn
- Optional: cayenne pepper and black pepper to taste (sesame seeds for the edge of the crust).
Instructions
- Stretch homemade pizza dough into the shape of your pizza pan( rectangular or round pizza pan) thinly, by rolling it out with some flour and place in a greased pan.
- Let dough rise for 1/2 hour.
- Bake the crust for around 10 minutes (this is optional we precook the crust for an extra crispy crust.)
- Note: Check the bottom and loosen that it isn't sticking to the pan gently with a metal spatula. We usually add a bit more olive oil on the bottom if necessary before topping and rebaking.
- Sprinkle the edges with granulated garlic and sesame seeds if using.
- Drizzle the whole dough with butter with a mixture of olive oil just a few teaspoons.
- Add a generous amount of grated cheese, then spread with tomato sauce.
- Sprinkle evenly with oregano all over the top.
- Put the sliced tomatoes on top adding some minced garlic to each tomato.
- Place slices of mozzarella all over the top to cover.
- Drizzle each tomato with olive oil and red pepper flakes (cayenne pepper and black pepper if using).
- Bake in a preheated 430-degree hot oven until the mozzarella starts to brown and the crust edges are browned. Garnish with fresh torn basil
Notes
Topping Suggestions
- peppers
- olives
- eggplant
- pepperoni
- crushed meatballs finely chopped
- leftover cooked buffalo chicken and cheddar cheese
- loose cooked sausage
- ham, and pineapple
- mushrooms finely chopped broccoli and cheddar cheese
- finely chopped zucchini or spinach with ricotta and garlic
- minced finely minced shrimp and garlic
- anchovies
- loose cooked ground beef, cheddar cheese, finely chopped onions
- tuna, cheddar cheese, minced onions
- leftover cooked meats, pizza sauce, and cheese of choice
- although we prefer using freshly sliced deli cheese you can use whatever kind of cheese you prefer grated or sliced
Nutrition Facts
Calories
615.87Fat (grams)
33.9 gSat. Fat (grams)
17.47 gCarbs (grams)
50.53 gFiber (grams)
1.99 gNet carbs
48.55 gSugar (grams)
7.46 gProtein (grams)
28.59 gSodium (milligrams)
1335.37 mgCholesterol (grams)
89.7 mgDisclaimer: These calculations are taken off the internet and are just a guideline. The exact nutritional info may be different from the ingredients you're using. We are not responsible for the exact information and this is based on what we used.
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This Tomato Basil Garlic Pizza is proof that a handful of fresh ingredients can create something truly special.
Whether you keep it classic or load it up with your favorite toppings, this pizza delivers big flavor with minimal effort—making it perfect for busy nights or relaxed weekends at home.
