Calabrian Chili Roasted Red Pepper Pizza Recipe
This Calabrian Chili Roasted Red Pepper Pizza is a delightful combination of spicy, savory, and sweet flavors featuring a thin crust topped with a zesty Calabrian chili paste, sweet roasted red peppers, and a luscious blend of mozzarella and provolone cheeses. Finished with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this pizza offers a perfect balance of heat and sweetness baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough and Toppings
- 1/3 to 1/2 pound ball of pizza dough
- Sesame seeds, for sprinkling
- 1/3 cup marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons crushed Calabrian chili paste
- 1 jar (16 ounce) roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Honey, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450° F to ensure it’s hot enough to bake the pizza to a crispy golden crust.
- Prepare the Dough: Lightly flour your work surface and stretch or roll the pizza dough out into a thin circle about 10-12 inches in diameter. Transfer the stretched dough onto a baking sheet.
- Season the Crust: Lightly brush the surface of the dough with olive oil, then sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the crust to add a nutty flavor and crunchy texture.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough, followed by dollops of Calabrian chili paste to infuse spicy heat. Arrange the sliced roasted red peppers evenly across the pizza. Drizzle with fish sauce to deepen the umami flavor, then sprinkle with dried oregano for an aromatic touch. Top with shredded mozzarella and provolone cheeses evenly.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with an additional pinch of dried oregano. Drizzle honey over the top just before slicing to balance the heat and add sweetness. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute fish sauce with soy sauce if preferred, but it will alter the flavor slightly.
- Adjust the amount of Calabrian chili paste according to your desired spice level.
- For a crispier crust, use a pizza stone if available and preheat it along with the oven.
- Drizzling honey is optional but highly recommended to complement the spicy flavors.
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