Description
This Calabrian Chili Roasted Red Pepper Pizza offers a spicy twist on the classic pizza with a flavorful combination of chili paste, roasted red peppers, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for spice lovers!
Ingredients
Pizza Dough:
1 ball pizza dough (about 12 oz)
Pizza Toppings:
1/2 cup pizza sauce or crushed San Marzano tomatoes, 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup fresh mozzarella (torn), 1/3 cup roasted red peppers (sliced), 1 tablespoon Calabrian chili paste, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional), salt to taste, fresh basil leaves for garnish, semolina flour or cornmeal for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 500°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- Prepare the dough: On a floured surface, stretch the dough into a round shape.
- Make the chili oil: Mix Calabrian chili paste with olive oil and spread it over the dough.
- Add toppings: Spread pizza sauce, mozzarella cheeses, roasted red peppers, salt, and red pepper flakes over the dough.
- Bake: Transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until golden.
- Garnish and serve: Top with basil leaves, slice, and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute Calabrian chili paste with hot cherry pepper spread or crushed chili flakes.
- For a heartier option, add slices of soppressata or Italian sausage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
