Dinner

No-Oven Tomato Basil Pizza Recipe

ByEthan Lark November 23, 2025November 23, 2025

Introduction

Enjoy a delicious homemade pizza without needing an oven! This no-oven pizza recipe uses a simple stovetop method to create a crispy base topped with a fresh tomato sauce and melted cheese. It’s perfect for a quick, satisfying meal anytime.

A small pizza sits in a round metal pan with a handle, placed on a white marbled surface with a white and green cloth beneath it. The pizza has one layer of golden brown crust that is thick and slightly puffy at the edges, topped with a layer of melted light yellow and white cheese covering the surface unevenly. Scattered on top are halved roasted red tomatoes adding a pop of red color, along with several fresh green basil leaves placed on the cheese layer. The pan's metal surface shows a bit of shine, and the surrounding setting suggests a rustic and cozy atmosphere. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

225g self-raising flour
3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for frying
1 tsp olive oil
1 onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
250g pack cherry tomatoes, halved
4 tbsp passata
Handful fresh basil leaves, chopped
50g cheddar, grated

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and crushed garlic, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Add the halved cherry tomatoes and passata to the pan. Simmer for 5–10 minutes until the tomatoes are soft. Remove from heat, stir in the chopped basil, season to taste, and allow to cool.
Step 3: Place the self-raising flour in a bowl and make a well in the centre. Add 3 tbsp olive oil and 6–7 tbsp warm water, mixing to form a soft dough.
Step 4: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to fit a 22cm frying pan, or divide and roll to make two smaller bases.
Step 5: Heat a glug of olive oil in the frying pan over medium heat. Press the dough into the pan and cook for 8–10 minutes until the base is golden and cooked through.
Step 6: Preheat your grill to high. Spread the cooked pizza base with the tomato sauce, sprinkle with grated cheddar, then place under the grill until the cheese melts and edges turn golden. Serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add a pinch of dried oregano or chili flakes to the tomato sauce.
Swap cheddar for mozzarella or a cheese blend for a classic pizza taste.
Add toppings like sliced mushrooms or bell peppers before grilling for variety.
If the dough feels sticky, dust your hands and surface lightly with flour while rolling.

Storage

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a frying pan or under the grill to maintain the crispy base and melted cheese. Avoid microwaving to keep the texture crisp.

How to Serve

A small pizza baked in a round silver pan with a handle, sitting on a white and green striped cloth on a white marbled surface. The pizza has a thick, golden crust around the edges. The first layer is a white melted cheese base covering the dough. On top, there are many uneven pieces of red roasted cherry tomatoes spread across the surface. More melted cheese, yellowish from baking, is sprinkled on top of the tomatoes. Fresh green basil leaves are placed evenly all over the pizza. A silver spatula is beside the pan on the right side. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use plain flour instead of self-raising flour?

Yes, but you’ll need to add 1 to 1½ teaspoons of baking powder to the plain flour to help the dough rise and become light.

What if I don’t have passata?

You can substitute passata with crushed canned tomatoes or blend fresh tomatoes until smooth. Adjust the seasoning and thickness as needed while cooking the sauce.