Indulge in the flavors of Italy with our mouthwatering Caprese Pizza. This tantalizing dish combines the classic trio of ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With variations ranging from the traditional Margherita Pizza to the unique Roasted Tomato and Onion Pizza, our curated collection of recipes offers a culinary journey like no other. Dive into the simplicity of the Margherita Pizza, where the pure flavors of tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil shine through. Experiment with the Roasted Tomato and Onion Pizza, where roasted tomatoes and caramelized onions add an extra layer of sweetness and depth to the dish. Our recipes cater to varying dietary preferences and skill levels, ensuring that everyone can savor the delightful flavors of Caprese Pizza. Embark on this delectable adventure and discover your perfect Caprese Pizza recipe today!
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
ROASTED TOMATO CAPRESE SALAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
- Arrange the tomatoes on a sheet pan, cut sides up, in a single layer. Drizzle with 1/4 cup of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with the garlic, sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 2 hours until the tomatoes are concentrated and begin to caramelize. Allow the tomatoes to cool to room temperature.
- Cut the mozzarella into slices slightly less than 1/2-inch thick. If the slices of mozzarella are larger than the tomatoes, cut the mozzarella slices in half. Layer the tomatoes alternately with the mozzarella on a platter and scatter the basil on top. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Serve at room temperature.
CAPRESE PIZZA RECIPE
This delicious Homemade Caprese Pizza is filled with mozzarella, tomato, and basil and baked in the oven for under 15 minutes. Easy and delicious weeknight dinner for everyone in the family.
Provided by Aysegul Sanford
Categories Dinner
Time 29m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the oven rack at the very top setting and preheat the oven to 450 F (232C) degrees.
- Place tomatoes on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Give them a toss. Roast until tomatoes start to burst, 9-10 minutes. Set aside. Do not turn the oven off.
- Place a sheet pan or a pizza stone on the top shelf in your oven.
- While the tomatoes are roasting make the basil mixture. To do so, place basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times to break it into smaller pieces. While the machine is running, drizzle it with olive oil. You may have to scrape the sides with a spatula a few times to turn it into a paste.
- Roll the pizza dough into a 14.5-inch circle. Spread it evenly with the basil mixture leaving an inch on the sides. The basil sauce will be a very thin layer. Scatter the roasted tomatoes and mozzarella pieces on top. Lightly brush the sides with olive oil.
- Using a pizza peel or the back of a sheet pan, carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated sheet pan or pizza stone. Bake 12-14 minutes or until the cheese is totally melted and the sides turned golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle it with fresh basil. Let it rest for a few minutes, cut into 8 slices, drizzle with the balsamic reduction (if using), and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 kcal, Sugar 5 g, Sodium 809 mg, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
FLATBREAD CAPRESE
I don't consider myself a baker, but I do enjoy baking shows like The Great British Bake-Off. And sometimes on a rainy afternoon, I get inspired to have some fun and try something new. This is my attempt at a homemade flatbread . . . it turned out surprisingly well!
Provided by Patricia Heaton
Categories HarperCollins HarperCollins Flat Bread Tomato Summer Appetizer Dinner Mozzarella Vegetarian Basil
Yield 4 appetizer servings or 2 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a large bowl and whisk to blend. Stir in the water until it forms a rough dough.
- Sprinkle some flour on a counter or cutting board. Turn the dough out onto the board and sprinkle a bit more flour on top. Knead until the dough becomes a smooth ball, 3 to 4 minutes, adding more flour as needed. Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest on the counter for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Roll the dough into a 9x17-inch rectangle and transfer it to the prepared pan. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and bake 18 to 20 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- Meanwhile, combine the mozzarella and tomatoes in a medium bowl. Slice the basil into ribbons and add them to the bowl, along with a drizzle of oil. Season with salt.
- Transfer the flatbread to a cutting board. Scatter the mozzarella mixture on top. Cut the flatbread lengthwise, then into triangles. Serve immediately.
WHITE PIZZA WITH ROASTED TOMATOES
Like my grandmother taught me, I love using fresh, simple ingredients. In this low-cost recipe, creamy ricotta brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes, all on an onion and herb crust. -Debbie Roppolo, San Marcos, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250°. In a bowl, toss tomatoes with oil, sugar and salt. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast 2 hours or until tomatoes are soft and slightly shriveled., For crust, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in herbs. Cool slightly., In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil, salt, yeast mixture and 1 cup flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in onion mixture and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Preheat oven to 400°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Punch down dough; roll to fit bottom and 1/2-in. up sides of pan. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, garlic, salt and Italian seasoning. Spread over crust; top with roasted tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Bake 12-15 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 911mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
PIZZA CAPRESE
One of my favorite pizzas is so simple to make and comes together so quickly. Pizza caprese is simply heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and really good extra virgin olive oil. I could eat this every day! -Beth Berlin, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
CAPRESE ANTIPASTO
If you have ever eaten a caprese salad and wished that you could linger with it longer, that there were more tomatoes to spear with your fork, or more milky slices of cheese on the plate, then this is the dish for you. Best at the height of tomato season, it embellishes on the classic caprese, taking its five simple elements - mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, salt and olive oil - and adding roasted peppers, caperberries (or capers), olive and prosciutto. The result is a luscious lunch or light dinner that will make your dining companions swoon. You will wonder why you didn't think of it sooner. Serve with a crusty loaf of bread on the side.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories quick, weeknight, appetizer, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To roast peppers, set them directly in the flames of a stovetop gas burner turned to high, or over hot coals if you happen to be grilling. (You could also roast under the broiler, with peppers as close to heat source as possible.) Turn peppers with tongs until skins are blackened and blistered all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a plate and let cool. To peel, cut peppers lengthwise. Scrape seeds and veins away with your knife, then turn peppers over and scrape away charred skin. Slice peeled peppers into 1/2-inch ribbons and place in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then add 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss. (Peppers may be roasted up to a day ahead.)
- Cut mozzarella into 1/4-inch slices. Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices and halve cherry tomatoes.
- Arrange mozzarella slices in the center of a large platter. Surround with tomatoes and sprinkle lightly with salt. Add roasted pepper strips, caperberries and olives. Drape prosciutto around the platter. Garnish with basil leaves. Drizzle generously with olive oil and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 333, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 775 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
Tips:
- Use the freshest ingredients possible for the best flavor. - Roast your tomatoes in advance to concentrate their sweetness and flavor. - Use a high-quality mozzarella cheese that will melt well. - Thinly slice your onions so they cook evenly. - Don't overcrowd the pizza with toppings, or it will be difficult to cook evenly. - Bake the pizza until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. - Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.Conclusion:
Caprese pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple yet flavorful ingredients, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give caprese pizza a try. You won't be disappointed!
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