Crispy Roma Marinara Pizza: Easy Homemade Ooni Recipe

Name: Crispy Roma Marinara Pizza: Easy Homemade Ooni Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 122 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 250 grams Caputo Flour (For the dough); 150 ml Water (Lukewarm, for the dough); 3 grams Active Dry Yeast (For the dough); 5 grams Salt (For the dough); 10 ml Colavita Olive Oil (For the dough); 400 grams Ciao Crushed Tomatoes (For the sauce); 2 cloves Garlic (Minced, for the sauce); 8-10 leaves Fresh Basil Leaves (For topping); 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (For drizzling)

Learn to make a classic Roma Marinara pizza with a super thin and crispy base, topped with a vibrant tomato sauce, fresh garlic, and basil. This recipe is perfect for baking in an Ooni pizza oven, delivering authentic Italian flavors right to your home.

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#Marinara

#Ooni

#Homemade

#Crispy

#Italian Food

#Easy Recipe

#Thin Crust

Unbaked Pizza with Fresh Basil

Recipe Information

30m

Prep Time

Cook Time

2h 2m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

15g

Protein

60g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Pizza Baking in Ooni Oven

Ingredients

Caputo Flour
(For the dough)
250 grams
Water
(Lukewarm, for the dough)
150 ml

Active Dry Yeast
(For the dough)
3 grams
Salt
(For the dough)
5 grams
Colavita Olive Oil
(For the dough)
10 ml
Ciao Crushed Tomatoes
(For the sauce)
400 grams
Garlic
(Minced, for the sauce)
2 cloves

Fresh Basil Leaves
(For topping)
8 leaves
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(For drizzling)
1 tablespoon

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Perfectly Cooked Marinara Pizza

Instructions

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Prepare the Pizza Dough: In a bowl, combine Caputo flour, yeast, salt, water, and Colavita olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Prepare the Pizza Dough: In a bowl, combine Caputo flour, yeast, salt, water, and Colavita olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Ensure water is lukewarm to activate yeast effectively.
2
Proof the Dough: Form the dough into a ball, lightly grease the bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for at least 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
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1h 30m
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Proof the Dough: Form the dough into a ball, lightly grease the bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for at least 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
1h 30m
For a thin crust, a single proof is often sufficient.

3
Prepare the Marinara Sauce: In a small bowl, crush the Ciao tomatoes with your hands or a fork. Add minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and a dash of black pepper. Mix well.
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Prepare the Marinara Sauce: In a small bowl, crush the Ciao tomatoes with your hands or a fork. Add minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and a dash of black pepper. Mix well.
5m
No need to cook the sauce; fresh flavors are key.
4
Preheat Ooni Oven and Stretch Dough: Preheat your Ooni Koda 16 pizza oven to its highest temperature (around 500°C / 950°F). Lightly flour your work surface and stretch the dough into a thin, round pizza base.
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Preheat Ooni Oven and Stretch Dough: Preheat your Ooni Koda 16 pizza oven to its highest temperature (around 500°C / 950°F). Lightly flour your work surface and stretch the dough into a thin, round pizza base.
15m
Handle the dough gently to maintain air bubbles for a crispier crust.
5
Assemble and Bake: Carefully transfer the stretched dough to a lightly floured pizza peel. Spread the marinara sauce evenly, leaving a small border. Top with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Launch into the preheated Ooni oven.
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Assemble and Bake: Carefully transfer the stretched dough to a lightly floured pizza peel. Spread the marinara sauce evenly, leaving a small border. Top with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Launch into the preheated Ooni oven.
2m
Rotate the pizza frequently in the oven for even cooking.

6
Serve: Bake for approximately 60-90 seconds, or until the crust is beautifully charred and crispy. Remove from the oven, slice, and serve immediately. Enjoy your authentic Roma Marinara pizza!
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Serve: Bake for approximately 60-90 seconds, or until the crust is beautifully charred and crispy. Remove from the oven, slice, and serve immediately. Enjoy your authentic Roma Marinara pizza!
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The high heat of an Ooni oven cooks pizza very quickly.