If you're craving a scrumptious and comforting meal, look no further than the classic tomato cheese pizza. This crowd-pleasing dish combines the tangy flavor of tomatoes, the gooey richness of melted cheese, and the crispy base of a perfectly baked pizza crust. Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a cozy night in, or simply want to indulge in a cheesy, flavorful treat, this article will guide you through the process of creating the ultimate tomato cheese pizza.
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ROASTED RED PEPPER-TOMATO PIZZA WITH GOAT CHEESE, BASIL AND RED CHILI OIL
Steps:
- Whisk together the yeast and 1/4 cup of the water in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes to proof. Place 1 3/4 cups of the flour in a large bowl with the salt. Add the yeast mixture, the remaining water, and oil and stir until combined. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth. Grease a large bowl with the remaining oil, add the dough and turn to coat. Cover and place in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to high. Once the dough has risen, divide it in half, and divide each half into 2 balls. Roll each ball into an 8-inch circle. Brush with oil and grill on both sides until golden brown.
- Spread about 1/2 cup of the sauce on each pizza and top with goat cheese and basil. Place pizza on the grill and cook until bottom crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Remove from heat, drizzle with red chili oil, and serve.
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add red peppers and tomatoes and cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Puree in a food processor until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a blender, combine oil, red chili flakes, and salt; blend for 1 minute. Strain into a small bowl or squeeze bottle.
POTATO, GOAT CHEESE, CARAMELIZED ONION AND CHERRY TOMATO PIZZA
Steps:
- For the dough: In a small bowl, combine the yeast with the sugar and 3/4 cup warm water. Let sit for 10 minutes until it begins to foam.
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour and salt and make a well in the center. Add the yeast mixture and the olive oil. Using a fork, incorporate the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until a dough forms. On a lightly floured surface, continue to work and then knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- Lightly coat a clean bowl with additional olive oil and add the dough, turning once to coat the dough in oil. Cover and set in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 2 pieces, using 1 piece for the pizza. Wrap the remaining dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate or freeze for another pizza.
- For the pizza: Stretch the dough into a 12-inch circle that will fit on the grill pan. Add the dough to the hot grill pan and cook until stiff and bubbles start to form, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side until grill marks form and the dough is completely cooked through, 1 to 2 more minutes.
- Transfer the crust to a baking sheet and top the pizza with the onions, potatoes, tomatoes and goat cheese. Add the loaded pizza to the oven and cook until the cheese melts, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve immediately.
GRILLED PORTOBELLO PIZZA WITH GOAT CHEESE AND GREEN SAUCE AND THOUSAND-LAYER EGGPLANT NAPOLEON WITH NO-FAT TOMATO VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- Puree all the ingredients to form a sauce.
- Rub mushrooms with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place the mushrooms on the grill, rib side down, and cook for 5 minutes. Turn mushrooms and place green sauce over mushrooms. Add sliced goat cheese. Touch with a little more sauce. Close the top to the grill and smoke for 5 minutes more.
- Lightly brush eggplant, zucchini and onions with olive oil and then season with salt and pepper. Grill for 3 minutes on each side. Grill tomato for 3 minutes on each side. While vegetables are hot, using a ceramic mold or bread pan lined with plastic wrap, make a layer of eggplant and then spread with 1-ounce of Jack cheese. Make a layer of red pepper and spread with 1-ounce Jack cheese. Make a layer of zucchini and spread with jack cheese. Make a layer of onion with jack cheese. Make a layer of green peppers and then a layer of goat cheese. Make another layer of eggplant and then another layer of goat cheese. Finally, make a layer of tomato and then a layer of basil. Lightly press, weight and allow to sit for 20 minutes. Turn upside down and release from the mold. Place left over goat cheese on top and garnish with basil.
- Place tomatoes, meat side down, over medium hot grill for 8 minutes. Carefully remove and place in blender. Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
HAM, CHEESE, AND TOMATO PIZZA
Make and share this Ham, Cheese, and Tomato Pizza recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sara 76
Categories Ham
Time 30m
Yield 1 pizza
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spread the sauce over the pizza crust.
- Combine cheeses in a small bowl, and scatter a little over the sauce.
- Scatter the ham and onion over the pizza, then arrange the tomato.
- Sprinkle with basil, and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 180C for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly, and base is cooked.
NAAN BREAD GOAT CHEESE AND TOMATO PIZZA
I use naan bread instead of pizza crust for this dish. You can use pizza crust if you want. Brush with Caesar dressing, top with tomatoes, cooked bacon, and goat cheese - yummy!
Provided by Diana53
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 26m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place naan bread on a baking sheet. Brush naan with Caesar salad dressing. Spread tomato slices over dressing. Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top. Arrange bacon on top. Sprinkle goat cheese over bacon.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is bubbling, 10 to 12 minutes. Turn on the broiler; broil pizza until goat cheese is lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 15.6 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 340.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
FRESH TOMATO, BASIL, AND CHEESE PIZZA
Make and share this Fresh Tomato, Basil, and Cheese Pizza recipe from Food.com.
Provided by jenpalombi
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Place pizza crush on a baking sheet.
- Brush crust with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, leaving a 1/2-inch border around edge of crust.
- Arrange tomato slices over cheese, overlapping edges; top with garlic slices, 1/4 cup cheese, salt and pepper.
- Bake at 450 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until crust is golden.
- Remove pizza to a cutting board, and top with fresh basil leaves.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
- Cut into 12 squares.
ROASTED RED PEPPER-TOMATO PIZZA WITH GOAT CHEESE, BASIL AND RED CHILI OIL
Steps:
- Whisk together the yeast and 1/4 cup of the water in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes to proof. Place 1 3/4 cups of the flour in a large bowl with the salt. Add the yeast mixture, the remaining water, and oil and stir until combined. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth. Grease a large bowl with the remaining oil, add the dough and turn to coat. Cover and place in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Preheat the grill to high. Once the dough has risen, divide it in half, and divide each half into 2 balls. Roll each ball into an 8-inch circle. Brush with oil and grill on both sides until golden brown. Spread about 1/2 cup of the sauce on each pizza and top with goat cheese and basil. Place pizza on the grill and cook until bottom crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Remove from heat, drizzle with red chili oil, and serve. Tomato-Red Pepper Sauce: Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add red peppers and tomatoes and cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Puree in a food processor until smooth. Let cool slightly. Red Chili Oil: In a blender, combine oil, red chili flakes, and salt; blend for 1 minute. Strain into a small bowl or squeeze bottle.
TOMATO CHEESE PIZZA
"I've been making this recipe for several years and it's a favorite with family and friends," writes Greta Sawyers in Mount Airy, North Carolina. "It can be used either as an appetizer or as a quick and easy main dish that goes well with a fresh salad or pasta."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 slices.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Unroll pizza dough onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan; flatten dough and build up edges slightly. Spread garlic over crust. Bake at 375° for 7 minutes., Sprinkle half of the cheeses and oregano over crust. Arrange tomatoes on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses and oregano. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
WHITE BEAN, TOMATO AND GOAT-CHEESE PIZZA
Categories Bread Bean Garlic Tomato Bake Super Bowl Quick & Easy Goat Cheese Rosemary Arugula Summer Gourmet
Yield Makes 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Position oven rack on lowest shelf and preheat oven to 500°F. Lightly oil a 17- by 14-inch heavy baking sheet (without sides) and sprinkle with cornmeal, tapping off excess.
- Pulse beans with garlic, broth, and 1 teaspoon oil in a food processor until coarsely chopped and season with salt and pepper.
- Dust pizza dough and your hands with flour. Holding 1 edge of dough in the air with both hands and letting bottom touch work surface, move hands around edge (like turning a steering wheel), allowing weight of dough to stretch it roughly into a 10-inch round. Flour backs of your fists and with them stretch dough from center of underside, turning dough to maintain a rough circle, until 13 to 14 inches.
- Place on baking sheet.
- Spread bean purée over dough, leaving a 1-inch border around edge. Top purée with tomatoes and onion, then sprinkle with rosemary and dot with cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake pizza on bottom oven rack until crust is browned and crisp and topping is bubbling, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Toss greens with remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil and salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle over pizza.
- Cut pizza into 8 slices.
Tips:
- Fresh, ripe tomatoes are the best choice for this recipe, as they will yield the most flavorful sauce.
- If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes. Just be sure to drain them well before using.
- Use a good quality mozzarella cheese that will melt well. Fresh mozzarella is a great option, but you can also use shredded mozzarella or a mozzarella blend.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the dough tough.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will help the dough develop flavor and texture.
- Preheat the oven before you bake the pizza. This will help the pizza cook evenly.
- Bake the pizza until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Conclusion:
This tomato cheese pizza recipe is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, yet delicious and satisfying. With just a few fresh ingredients, you can create a pizza that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this tomato cheese pizza recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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