Description
Calabrian Chili Roasted Red Pepper Pizza is a bold, spicy, and savory pizza topped with smoky roasted red peppers, creamy mozzarella, and fiery Calabrian chili paste. Perfect for spice lovers seeking an Italian twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ball of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Calabrian chili paste (adjust to heat preference)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce or crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Flour, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
- On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a pizza peel or baking sheet.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Dollop or swirl Calabrian chili paste over the sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the pizza.
- Distribute sliced roasted red peppers evenly over the top.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano.
- Bake for 10–14 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh mozzarella for extra creaminess if preferred.
- Adjust chili paste quantity based on spice tolerance.
- Add toppings like Italian sausage or mushrooms for variation.
- For extra char, finish under the broiler for 1–2 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: calabrian chili pizza, spicy pizza, roasted red pepper pizza, Italian pizza, vegetarian pizza