Description
The Calabrian Chili Roasted Red Pepper Pizza is a bold and flavorful dish combining the spicy heat of authentic Calabrian chili paste with the smoky sweetness of roasted red peppers. This pizza offers a perfectly balanced heat level complemented by fresh mozzarella, olive oil, and aromatic herbs, creating an exciting yet comforting meal perfect for sharing or casual nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 pizza dough (soft, chewy base, homemade or store-bought)
Toppings
- 3/4 cup Calabrian chili paste
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, torn or sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or oregano leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Start with your favorite pizza dough, whether homemade or store-bought. Roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness, ensuring an even circular shape for consistent cooking.
- Spread the Calabrian Chili Paste: Evenly coat the surface of the dough with a thin layer of Calabrian chili paste. This forms the spicy base and sets the tone for the flavors to come.
- Add Roasted Red Peppers: Distribute slices of smoky roasted red peppers over the paste, ensuring each slice gets a perfect balance of heat and sweetness.
- Top with Mozzarella: Scatter fresh mozzarella evenly on the pizza so it melts into a creamy, comforting layer without overpowering the other ingredients.
- Drizzle Olive Oil and Season: Drizzle high-quality olive oil over the toppings, then sprinkle salt and pepper to taste for enhanced flavor.
- Bake Until Golden: Transfer your pizza to a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Finish with Fresh Herbs: Once out of the oven, scatter torn basil or oregano leaves on top for that fresh, aromatic finish which lifts the whole pizza.
Notes
- Use high-quality, fresh mozzarella and authentic Calabrian chili paste for best flavor.
- Don’t overload toppings to maintain a crisp, evenly baked crust.
- Preheat the oven thoroughly to replicate pizzeria conditions for the perfect crust.
- Allow pizza to rest for a couple of minutes before slicing to let cheese set and avoid runny slices.
- Adjust the amount of chili paste to control the spice level according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of pizza)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Calabrian chili pizza, roasted red pepper pizza, spicy pizza, Italian pizza, gluten-free pizza, homemade pizza
