Description
Spicy and smoky Calabrian Chili Roasted Red Pepper Pizza brings Mediterranean flair to your dinner table. Crisp homemade crust and bold flavors promise a delightful culinary journey you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base:
- 1/3–1/2 pound pizza dough ball
Cheeses:
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) shredded provolone cheese
Sauce and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/3 cup marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons crushed Calabrian chili paste
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Toppings:
- 1 jar (16 ounces/454 grams) roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
- Sesame seeds (for sprinkling)
Finishing Touch:
- Honey (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450°F, ensuring rack is in the center position for optimal pizza baking.
- Gently stretch pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a thin, 10-12 inch circular shape, taking care not to tear the dough.
- Transfer stretched dough to a baking sheet, brushing the entire surface with olive oil and sprinkling sesame seeds evenly across the crust.
- Spread marinara sauce uniformly over the dough, then carefully dollop and distribute chili paste for consistent heat and flavor.
- Layer roasted red peppers strategically across the sauce, ensuring even coverage and maximum pepper distribution.
- Drizzle fish sauce sparingly for an umami depth, then generously sprinkle dried oregano over the peppers.
- Distribute mozzarella and provolone cheeses, covering the pizza surface with a balanced cheese layer.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and cheese becomes bubbly and slightly caramelized.
- Remove pizza from oven, garnish with an additional pinch of dried oregano and a delicate honey drizzle.
- Slice into wedges and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Customize the dough thickness by gently stretching and pushing outward for a crispy or thicker crust depending on personal preference.
- Try different cheese combinations like adding goat cheese or feta for a unique flavor profile and extra creaminess.
- When using fish sauce, start with a small amount to control the intensity of the umami flavor and prevent overpowering other ingredients.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular pizza dough with cauliflower crust or a gluten-free pre-made pizza base to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 640 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg