Description
This Calabrian Chili Roasted Red Pepper Pizza is a bold, flavor-packed creation featuring smoky roasted red peppers, spicy Calabrian chilies, and gooey mozzarella on a crisp, chewy crust. It’s the perfect mix of heat, sweet, and savory! 
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Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Calabrian chili paste (or more to taste)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil leaves (optional, for topping)
- Flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to about 12 inches wide.
- Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
- Brush the dough with olive oil and spread the Calabrian chili paste evenly over the surface.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza, then top with roasted red pepper slices.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning over the top.
- Carefully slide the pizza (with the parchment) onto the preheated stone or baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Top with fresh basil leaves if desired before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Calabrian chili paste depending on your heat preference.
- Try adding a few dollops of ricotta for a creamy twist!
- Leftover slices reheat beautifully in a skillet over medium heat to keep the crust crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 20mg