There’s nothing quite like freshly melted mozzarella cheese over some tomatoes for a a homemade dinner that’s way better than delivery pizza. Juicy tomatoes with fresh basil and melted bocconcini on a crust that’s chewy and crisp fresh from the oven.
Serves 8 slices

Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 mL) coarsely chopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil
- 1 whole wheat or regular 12-inch (30 cm) pizza crust
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) part-skim Mozzarella Cheese
- 3 Tomatoes, sliced
- 4 light or regular bocconcini balls (100 g), sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In food processor, combine basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Pulse until chopped. With machine running, slowly pour in oil and process until blended.
- Place crust on pizza pan. Spread 1/2 basil mixture evenly over crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Arrange tomato and bocconcini slices overlapping over mozzarella.
- Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until cheese starts to melt. Turn on broiler and continue baking until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with remaining basil mixture and black pepper. Serve warm cut in wedges.
Notes
Nutrients per serving (1 slice): 228 calories, 12 g total fat, 495 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrates, 1 g fibre, 10 g protein.
This dish is not only great for a dinner date, but also a healthier option than takeout for kids too.
Serves 8 slices

Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 mL) coarsely chopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup (60 mL) olive oil
- 1 whole wheat or regular 12-inch (30 cm) pizza crust
- ¾ cup (175 mL) part-skim Mozzarella Cheese
- 3 Tomatoes, sliced
- 4 light or regular bocconcini balls (100 g), sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In food processor, combine basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Pulse until chopped. With machine running, slowly pour in oil and process until blended.
- Place crust on pizza pan. Spread ½ basil mixture evenly over crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Arrange tomato and bocconcini slices overlapping over mozzarella.
- Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until cheese starts to melt. Turn on broiler and continue baking until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with remaining basil mixture and black pepper. Serve warm cut in wedges.
Notes
Nutrients per serving (1 slice): 228 calories, 12 g total fat, 495 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrates, 1 g fibre, 10 g protein.