Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Calabrian Chili Roasted Red Pepper Pizza, a spicy and savory treat that’s perfect for pizza night. The combination of tangy roasted red peppers, gooey mozzarella, and a kick of Calabrian chili paste will have your taste buds dancing with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 ball (about 12 oz) pizza dough
Pizza Toppings:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
- 1/3 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1–2 teaspoons Calabrian chili paste (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
- Crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and, if using, place a pizza stone inside to heat.
- Prepare the Dough: On a floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 10–12 inch circle. Transfer to a sheet of parchment paper or a floured pizza peel.
- Add Toppings: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Add shredded mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and Calabrian chili paste. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves if using, and let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brush the crust with garlic-infused oil before baking.
- Add sliced Italian sausage or soppressata for a meatier version.
- Adjust the amount of Calabrian chili paste based on your heat tolerance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
