Pizza Caprese (Or Pizza Margherita My Way) Recipe

Name: Pizza Caprese (Or Pizza Margherita My Way)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 inch) prepared pizza crust, uncooked (not prebaked); 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 lb heirloom tomatoes, chopped or 1 lb heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved; 6 -8 large basil leaves, sliced into thin shreds (chiffonade); 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; sea salt, to taste; fresh ground pepper, to taste; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into rounds

Servings: persons

1 (12 inch) prepared pizza crust, uncooked (not prebaked)
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 lb heirloom tomatoes, chopped or 1 lb heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
6 -8 large basil leaves, sliced into thin shreds (chiffonade)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into rounds

1
Combine chopped tomatoes, basil leaves, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
2
Heat oven to 400* F. Spread dough out into a 12 inch round on a greased pizza pan. Combine olive oil and garlic; brush over crust. Bake at 400* F for about 10 minutes, or until just turning golden.
3
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over crust.
4
Using a slotted spoon, remove tomato mixture from bowl, reserving liquid. Spread evenly over shredded cheese.
5
Place fresh mozzarella slices over tomato mixture.
6
Drizzle reserved dressing over all.
7
Return to oven and bake at 400* F for 10-12 minutes or until mozzarella is melty with golden brown spots.

904

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 inch) prepared pizza crust, uncooked (not prebaked), 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, and more.

Yes, Pizza Caprese (Or Pizza Margherita My Way) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pizza Caprese (Or Pizza Margherita My Way)

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