Best Caprese Pizza Recipe (Video)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    8 slices

  • Calories

    299 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Best Caprese Pizza Recipe (Video)

Caprese pizza is an easy dinner ready in 30 minutes. Made with homemade basil oil, tomatoes and mozzarella, this pizza is a crowd pleaser. Watch the video for a complete tutorial. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lb pizza dough store bought or homemade (see notes)
  • 1/4 cup basil oil see notes
  • 2 large tomatoes sliced
  • 8 oz mozzarella sliced or shredded
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Coat the pizza pan with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough and place it on the pizza pan. Brush the dough with basil oil.
  3. Top the dough with tomato and mozzarella slices.
  4. Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes until the dough is cooked and the cheese is melted.
  5. Drizzle some balsamic glaze on the pizza, slice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • If using refrigerated pizza dough, bring it to room temperature before rolling it out. 
  • Use this recipe to make homemade basil oil. You can also use pesto. 
  • You can add grilled chicken to this pizza to make it a complete meal. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 299kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 590mg (25%) Potassium 129mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 571IU (11%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 148mg (15%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 299 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 299kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 590mg 25%
Potassium 129mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 571IU 11%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 148mg 15%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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