Description
This garlic basil pizza is the perfect combination of flavors with a crispy crust, gooey cheese, and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ball pizza dough
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone inside if using.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface.
- Heat olive oil in a small pan and sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined sheet or pizza peel. Brush crust with olive oil, spread garlic evenly, then top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake the pizza for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Let it rest 2 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, preheat the pizza stone for at least 30 minutes.
- Feel free to add other toppings like pepperoni or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg