Fresh mozzarella and garlicky dough make this caprese pizza a standout for summer dinners or easy entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 package (6-1/2 ounces) pizza crust mix
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/3 cup loosely packed basil leaves
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°. Prepare pizza dough according to package directions. With floured hands, press dough onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over dough and sprinkle with sliced garlic. Bake until crust is lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Top with tomato and fresh mozzarella; bake until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes longer. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and top with basil. Serve immediately.
