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Easy Sheet Pan Tomato Herb Pizza

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A simple and flavorful sheet pan pizza loaded with fresh herbs and tomatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.

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 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)
  • 1–2 teaspoons fennel seeds
  • 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella
  • 1 cup shredded fontina cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan or asiago cheese
  • 3 ounces pepperoni, sliced

Instructions

  1. Position the oven rack in the upper one-third position and preheat to 500°F at least 30 minutes before baking.
  2. Place the pizza dough on a lightly oiled quarter sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Make the sauce by combining the tomatoes, olive oil, 2 smashed cloves of garlic, fig preserves, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a roasting pan. Roast for 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes burst, then smash into a chunky sauce.
  4. Prepare the herb seasoning by mixing the basil, oregano, 1-2 grated garlic cloves, fennel, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  5. Remove plastic wrap and press the dough to cover the entire sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil, spread the sauce, top with cheese, and arrange pepperoni on top.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes, rotate the pizza, and continue baking for another 3-5 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted.
  7. Top with fresh basil and additional crushed red pepper flakes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture.

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Keywords: pizza, easy pizza, sheet pan pizza, tomato, herb, vegetarian pizza, quick dinner

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