Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of Calabrian chilis and roasted red peppers with this delicious homemade pizza recipe. The perfect combination of spicy and savory, this Calabrian Chili Roasted Red Pepper Pizza is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced jarred Calabrian chilis (adjust to heat preference)
- 1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers (sliced into thin strips)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Cornmeal or flour for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 500°F (or as high as it will safely go) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- Prepare the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Sprinkle cornmeal or flour on a pizza peel or another baking sheet and transfer the dough onto it.
- Add Toppings: Spread marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan cheeses, roasted red peppers, and Calabrian chilis over the dough. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with oregano.
- Bake: Transfer the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 8–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use more Calabrian chilis or add Calabrian chili oil before serving.
- Add Italian sausage or pepperoni for extra protein, or rinse chilis for a milder flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 pizza
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
