Neapolitan Pizza
Neapolitan pizza with fresh mozzarella and basil is a classic Italian main course you can make with the Thermomix TM7. The machine kneads the dough to the ideal consistency and blends the pizza sauce to a silky texture, so you get an authentic wood-fired flavour at home without the hard work of traditional pizza making.
About this recipe
Neapolitan pizza Thermomix TM7 brings the soul of Naples straight into your kitchen, with a blistered, airy crust, molten fresh mozzarella and a bright tomato sauce finished with basil. Searching for an authentic pizza recipe that works with an all-in-one kitchen machine? This is it. The dough relies on dried instant yeast, flour, water, sea salt and a splash of lemon juice to relax the gluten, and the TM7 kneading function develops it into a supple, elastic base with zero manual effort — exactly what Neapolitan style demands. Meanwhile the pizza sauce is blended and gently heated in the same bowl, coaxing out deep tomato sweetness without constant stirring. Ideal for a relaxed Friday pizza night or a festive weekend dinner with friends, this recipe turns a weekend main course into a hands-off pleasure, letting you focus on stretching dough and arranging mozzarella.
Preparation tips
- Let the yeast dough rest after kneading until it has visibly puffed and feels pillowy; this long fermentation gives the Neapolitan crust its characteristic airy bubbles and delicate chew rather than a flat, bready base.
- Tear the fresh mozzarella by hand instead of slicing it, and drain it well on kitchen paper beforehand so the pizza sauce and crust stay crisp rather than soggy during baking.
- Add the basil leaves only after baking, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, so they keep their fresh aroma and vivid green colour instead of wilting or blackening in the oven.
Recipe variations
- Make a lactose-free version by replacing the fresh mozzarella with a lactose-free mozzarella or creamy plant-based alternative; the pizza sauce, olive oil and basil remain unchanged, so the classic Neapolitan character stays intact.
- For a festive winter variation, top the pizza with gorgonzola, pear and walnuts after baking, or keep it kid-friendly with a simple tomato and mild cheese version cut into small party squares.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The TM7 kneads flour, water and instant yeast into an elastic Neapolitan dough in minutes, saving your arms from ten minutes of manual kneading. [Time Savings]
- Precise temperature control gently simmers the pizza sauce, developing deep tomato flavour without any burning or sticking to the bowl. [Precision Control]
- Add flour directly into the mixing bowl and the integrated weighing function measures every gram accurately, so your dough hydration stays consistent. [Built-in Scale]
- Heating the water to the right warmth activates the dried instant yeast reliably, giving the dough a strong, even rise every time you bake. [Time Savings]
- Mixing the tomato sauce with lemon juice and olive oil creates a silky, lump-free pizza sauce far faster than stirring by hand. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- dried instant yeast
- water
- flour
- fine sea salt
- lemon juice
- pizza sauce
- fresh mozzarella
- extra virgin olive oil
- fresh basil leaves