Homemade Pizza Recipes
The best part about making pizza at home is choosing the toppings. We've collected a myriad pizza recipes to inspire you, with everything from a mélange of sweet and savory onions to the unexpected combination of broccoli rabe, goat cheese, and lemon zest. For tips on how to make the dough, see our step-by-step gallery »
Squash Blossom Pizza
Tender squash blossoms and rich, creamy burrata are a perfect pair atop a chewy crust. See the recipe for Squash Blossom Pizza »
Pizza Margherita (Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Pizza)
This most iconic of pizzas is topped with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves, the colors of the Italian flag. Get the recipe for Pizza Margherita (Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Pizza) »
Butternut Squash and Smoked Mozzarella Pizza (Pizza del Papa)
Antonio Starita, the owner of Pizzeria Starita in Naples, served this butternut squash-topped pizza to Pope John Paul II.
Six-Onion Pizza
A sweet and savory compote of onions, leeks, scallions, and chives are showcased in this pizza recipe from the Cambridge, MA, restaurant Area Four.
Rachetta (Racket-Shaped Pizza with Mushrooms and Tomatoes)
A portion of the crust for this pizza is stuffed with earthy roasted mushrooms to mimic a tennis racket handle.
Pistachio and Mortadella Pizza (Pizza Pistacchio e Mortadella)
A buttery pistachio puree bolsters this mortadella and mozzarella pizza.
Pizza Margherita
The most classic, simple, and understated pizza is topped with a perfect combination of rich and milky mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, and fresh basil. See the recipe for Margherita Pizza »
Broccoli Rabe, Goat Cheese, and Lemon Zest Pizza
Earthy broccoli rabe, pungent goat cheese, and the zest of a lemon make a superb topping for a homemade pizza. See the recipe for Broccoli Rabe, Goat Cheese, and Lemon Zest Pizza »
Prosciutto, Chile, and Onion Pizza
Spicy and salty, with just the right amount of earthy sweetness, this homemade pizza makes a perfect appetizer or main course. See the recipe for Prosciutto, Chile, and Onion Pizza »
Walnut Pesto and Zucchini Pizza (Pizza Noci e Zucchini)
Creamy walnut sauce is paired with golden pan-fried zucchini and smoked mozzarella on this Neapolitan-style pizza. Get the recipe for Walnut Pesto and Zucchini Pizza (Pizza Noci e Zucchini) »
Potato, Fontina, and Oregano Pizza
Creamy fontina, buttery potatoes, and a hint of oregano make a rich and flavorful pizza topping. See the recipe for Potato, Fontina and Oregano Pizza »
Soppressata, Tomato, and Olive Pizza
Dry-cured salami, robust tomatoes, and salty olives give pizza a piquant punch that’s purely Italian. See the recipe for Soppressata, Tomato, and Olive Pizza »
Pistachio and Mortadella Pizza (Pizza Pistacchio e Mortadella)
A buttery pistachio puree bolsters this mortadella and mozzarella pizza.
Mushroom and Fontina Pizza
Mushrooms and fontina lend hearty heft to an American take on a much-loved Italian classic. See the recipe for Mushroom Fontina Pizza »
Fried Pizza with Marinara Sauce (Pizza Montanara Starita)
This signature pizza of both Naples’ Starita and New York City’s Don Antonio pizzerias is at first fried, then slathered in a rich marinara sauce before it is quickly baked to melt the mozzarella.
Gluten-Free Cafeteria-Style
Cup4Cup is our favorite packaged gluten-free pizza crust mix; it lends a pleasantly chewy crust to classic pepperoni pizza. See the recipe for Gluten-Free Cafeteria-Style Pizza »
Gluten-Free Pizza Margherita
Contributor Judy Haubert reimagined this Neapolitan classic for those on a gluten-free diet using Cup4Cup Pizza Crust Mix.
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