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Pizza Provençale with tomatoes, black olives, and herbs
French style pizza with Mediterranean flavors

Provençal Tomato and Herb Pizza

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
In Southern France, where the sun almost always shines, food is about patience and excellent ingredients. This pizza isn't about overcrowding, but showcasing the best of the garden: the sweetness of sun-ripened tomatoes and the salty character of olives meet local herbs. The secret is in the melding of flavors as the herbal oils dissolve into the hot cheese.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 385 kcal
🌍 Cuisine French

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet or pizza stone
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter
  • Pastry brush

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Slice tomatoes thinly and halve the olives.

Tip: The oven must be very hot. Sudden heat lifts the dough, creating a crust that is airy inside and crisp outside.
2 ✓

Roll out dough and place on baking sheet. Spread sauce, leaving a 1-inch border.

Tip: Spread sauce thinly. Too much moisture prevents the dough from baking through.
3 ✓

Sprinkle half the herbs and top with mozzarella.

Tip: Cheese creates a hydrophobic barrier protecting the crust from tomato juice.
4 ✓

Arrange tomato slices and olives on top. Lightly salt the tomatoes.

Tip: Salt draws out moisture (osmosis) which evaporates during baking, intensifying flavor.
5 ✓

Sprinkle remaining herbs and drizzle with olive oil.

Tip: Oil conducts heat, helping toppings roast rather than dry out.
6 ✓

Bake 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbles.

Tip: Brown spots on cheese (Maillard reaction) add savory flavor.
7 ✓

Rest for a minute, then top with torn fresh basil.

Tip: Tear basil instead of cutting to prevent edges from oxidizing and blackening.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the center soggy?
Fresh tomatoes probably released too much juice. Let slices drain on paper towels for a few minutes before topping.
Can I use dried herbs?
Yes, but add dried herbs before baking to wake them up. Add fresh herbs only at the end.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Pizza Dough
  • 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 5 oz Fresh Tomatoes
  • 2 oz Black Olives (pitted)
  • 5 oz Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 tsp Herbes de Provence
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 2 tsp Olive Oil
  • 1 pinch Salt