Description
Indulge in a flavor-packed Calabrian Chili Roasted Red Pepper Pizza topped with creamy ricotta and a kick of spice. This gourmet pizza is a perfect blend of heat and savory goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Pizza Toppings:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Calabrian chili paste
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese (dolloped)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Optional crushed red pepper for extra heat
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round on a floured surface and transfer to parchment paper.
- Add Toppings: Spread pizza sauce, mozzarella, red peppers, ricotta, Calabrian chili paste, and oregano on the dough.
- Bake: Transfer pizza to the preheated stone or sheet and bake for 12–14 minutes until golden.
- Finish: Drizzle with olive oil, garnish with basil, and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Calabrian chili paste to taste preference.
- Pair with a green salad or white wine for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pizza)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
