Tomato Basil Pizza Recipes

FRESH TOMATO BASIL PIZZA

Steps:

• Unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; seal seams and perforations. Bake at 375° for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute garlic and basil in oil for 1 minute. , Arrange half of the provolone cheese over the crust. Layer with half of the tomatoes, basil mixture, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Repeat layers. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until cheese is melted.

TOMATO AND BASIL PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat it up:Set up a grill with heat source, coals or gas, on one side over medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill.
• Stretch it:On a lightly floured work surface, stretch or roll 1 piece Basic Grilled Pizza Dough or 4 ounces store-bought dough into a 10-inch-long oval or other desired shape. Brush one side lightly with Herb Oil or olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Grill it:Using your hands, place dough, oiled side down, directly over heat source. Brush dough with herb oil or olive oil and cook until underside is lightly charred and bubbles form all over top, 1 to 2 minutes. With tongs, flip dough and cook until lightly charred, 1 to 2 minutes. Slide dough to cooler side of grill.
• Top it:Top with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil; cover grill. Cook until cheese melts and toppings are heated through, 2 to 5 minutes.

SWEET TOMATO BASIL COOLER

Steps:

• Prepare the garnish by cutting a small X in the top and bottom of the cherry tomato. Skewer a paper straw through the two X's and set aside.
• Fill a small bowl with 1/4 inch water. Mix the basil sugar with the salt on a small plate.
• Dip the rim of an 8- to 10-ounce rocks glass in the water then in the basil sugar mixture. Add two or three 1-inch ice cubes to the rimmed glass, carefully pour in the tomato basil shrub then top with the sparkling water. Stir with the prepared straw, adjust the tomato so it sits about 1/2 inch above the rim and serve.
• Combine the tomatoes, basil sugar and salt in a small saucepan and stir together to start to dissolve the sugar and break down the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally to break up the tomatoes, until the tomatoes are saucy and the skins are loosened, 25 to 30 minutes. (No need to add water; there will be plenty of liquid from the tomatoes.)
• Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium heatproof bowl, pressing as much juice as possible through the sieve; discard the solids. Transfer the shrub to a glass jar and refrigerate for 24 hours before enjoying so the flavors can meld together. The shrub can be refrigerated for up for 2 weeks. Makes about 2 cups.
• Combine the sugar and basil in a mini food processor and pulse until the basil is finely chopped and blended into the sugar. You might need to stop and stir occasionally to help disperse the basil. Transfer to a jar and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

PIZZA WITH TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL

Steps:

• Set the pizza stone into a cold oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a small sauce pan set over a low flame, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute before adding the tomatoes. Season the tomatoes with the salt, pepper and oregano and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Working on a lightly floured surface, pat one of the pizza dough balls into a flat round shape, working from the center outward. While forming the shape of a pizza crust, work with the tips of the fingers and form a 1/2-inch thick edge. Continue to work outward trying to achieve as even a thickness as possible. When the pizza dough is formed into shape transfer the dough to the peel and drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the surface. Sprinkle half the Parmesan cheese evenly over the oiled pizza dough and spoon 3 tablespoons of sauce over the surface. Evenly spread half of the mozzarella over the tomato and finish building your pizza with a few basil leaves roughly torn by hand. Place the pizza onto the pizza stone in the oven by sliding the pizza off of the peel and onto the hot stone. Repeat the process for the second pizza. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the surface is bubbling and the bottom of the crust is well browned.;
• In a bowl, combine the flour and salt, and mix thoroughly. In a separate stainless steel bowl, combine the water and yeast, and using a whisk, add 2 tablespoons of oil. Let rest for 5 minutes. Pour the water into the center of the flour, and with a spatula, stir to combine well into a sticky mass. Pour this mass out onto a lightly floured surface and begin to knead the dough by working the dough with the heel of the palm of your hand. Push outward and pull the inside edge over the top. Repeating the process over again to create a smooth ball of dough free of stickiness. Place the ball of dough into a clean stainless steel bowl that has been brushed with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cover with a clean cloth and let rise at room temperature for 1 1/2 hours or until it has doubled in size. When the dough has risen it can be divided in half and the two pieces formed into two balls which will later be patted into the traditional pizza shape. Yield: 2 12-inch pizza crusts;

PIZZA WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Position 1 oven rack in the center and the second rack on the bottom of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Sprinkle the cornmeal over 2 rimless baking sheets. Roll out each piece of Pizza Dough into a 10 to 11-inch-diameter round. Transfer 1 dough to each prepared baking sheet.
• Drizzle 2 teaspoons of oil over each Pizza Dough. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the Pizza Dough, dividing equaling and leaving a 1-inch border around each pizza. Arrange the tomato slices in a single layer over the cheese. Sprinkle with the Parmesan. Arrange basil leaves on top, drizzle with a little more olive oil and sprinkle garlic all over. Bake the pizzas until the crusts are crisp and brown on the bottom and the cheese is melted on top, about 15 minutes. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of oil over each pizza. Sprinkle with basil for garnish and salt. Cut the pizza into wedges and serve immediately.
• Mix the warm water and yeast in a small bowl to blend. Let stand until the yeast dissolves, about 5 minutes. Mix the flour and salt in a food processor to blend. Blend in the oil. With the machine running, add the yeast mixture and blend just until the dough forms. Turn the dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer the dough to a large oiled bowl and turn the dough to coat with the oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm draft-free area until the dough doubles in volume, about 1 hour. Punch the down dough and divide into 2 equal balls. (The dough can be used immediately or stored airtight in the refrigerator for 1 day.)

TOMATO BASIL VEGGIE PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375° F.
• Unroll both cans of dough into rectangles. In ungreased 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan, arrange dough and press in bottom and up sides to form crust. Firmly press perforations to seal.
• Bake 13 to 17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• In small bowl, mix sour cream, cream cheese, chopped basil and oregano until smooth. Spread over cooled crust. Top with tomato halves. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with shredded basil, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

TOMATO-BASIL PITA PIZZAS

Steps:

• Place pita breads on an ungreased baking sheet. Layer with tomatoes, basil and cheese; drizzle with oil. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until cheese is melted.

ROASTED TOMATO AND BASIL PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Slice plum tomatoes into 1/4" thick slices.
• Arrange on lightly greased cookie sheet.
• Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake for 45 minutes.
• When tomatoes are ready, spread pesto on pizza crust.
• Top with sliced bocconcini and roasted tomatoes.
• Bake for 7- 9 more minutes.
• Then, remove pizza from oven and sprinkle with chopped basil and then parmesan.
• Return to oven for 2-3 more minutes.
• (Place pizza directly on middle rack of oven for a crispy pizza; place on pizza pan for a more chewy pizza.) Serve.

TOMATO-BASIL PIZZA RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 500ºF.
• Pat and stretch dough into 14x6-inch rustic rectangle on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; spread with sauce.
• Top with 1 cup cheese, tomatoes and basil; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake 12 to 15 min. or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.

TOMATO BASIL PIZZA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in medium saucepan over a medium heat until hot.
• Add garlic; cook 30 seconds or until fragrant.
• Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper and cook for 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring and mashing tomatoes with potato masher until crushed.
• Stir in basil.
• Place in small bowl; cool to room temperature This sauce may be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated or up to 2 months ahead and frozen.

EASY TOMATO-BASIL PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425ºF.
• Mix cream cheese spread, milk and Italian seasoning until blended; spread onto pizza crust. Top with remaining ingredients.
• Place crust directly on middle oven rack.
• Bake 10 to 12 min. or until cheese is melted.