Ingredients

  • 4 tomatoes (about 2 pounds), seeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 small red onion, cut into thin slices
  • 10 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes (about 2 cups)
  • 6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • 2 12-inch store-bought pizza shells, such as Boboli
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method

  • Heat the oven to 450.
  • Put the tomatoes in a strainer set over a medium bowl.
  • Toss with the salt and let drain for 15 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the drained tomatoes with the onion, mozzarella, basil, and pepper.
  • Top each pizza shell with half of the tomato mixture.
  • Sprinkle the pizzas with the Parmesan and drizzle with the oil.
  • Bake directly on the oven rack until the cheese just melts, about 8 minutes.