Description
This Easy Sheet Pan Tomato Herb Pizza is a delightful and fuss-free way to enjoy homemade pizza. A flavorful tomato herb sauce, a blend of cheeses, and a crispy crust make this sheet pan pizza a crowd-pleasing meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes (or one 14 ounce can crushed tomatoes)
- 4 cloves garlic, 2 whole smashed, 2 grated
- 2 teaspoons fig preserves or use honey
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus more for serving (or 1 tablespoon dried)
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds use to your taste
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella
- 1 cup shredded fontina cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan or asiago cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Position the oven rack in the upper 1/3 position. Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C) at least 30 minutes before baking, preferably 1-2 hours ahead. If you have a baking stone, start preheating it.
- Prepare Dough: Place the ball of pizza dough on a lightly oiled quarter sheet pan. Lightly drizzle olive oil on top of the dough ball. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2-5 hours, if time allows.
- Make Tomato Sauce: In a roasting pan, combine the tomatoes, olive oil, 2 cloves smashed garlic, fig preserves, thyme, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Roast in the middle of the oven at 500°F (260°C) for 10-15 minutes, until the tomatoes burst. Using a fork, smash the tomatoes down until a chunky sauce forms. If using canned tomatoes, just simmer on the stove until thickened. Alternately, you can use your favorite marinara sauce too.
- Make Herb Seasoning: In a bowl, combine the basil, oregano, 1-2 cloves grated garlic, fennel, and a pinch each of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Pizza: Remove the plastic wrap. Gently press the dough until it covers the entire sheet pan. Drizzle the dough lightly with olive oil. Spread on the tomato sauce, you may not need it all. Top with mozzarella, fontina, and parmesan/asiago cheeses. Sprinkle the herb seasoning over top.
- Bake Pizza: Slide into the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, rotate the pizza, and bake another 3-5 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted. Top the pizza with fresh basil and additional crushed red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Preheating your oven and baking stone is crucial for a crispy crust.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite vegetables or meats.
- Using fresh herbs adds a vibrant flavor to the pizza.
- Allowing the dough to rest for a longer period will result in a better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
