Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of this Calabrian Chili Roasted Red Pepper Pizza, featuring a spicy kick from Calabrian chili paste balanced with the sweetness of roasted red peppers and the creaminess of goat cheese. A perfect marriage of flavors on a crispy pizza crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature
Pizza Toppings:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1–2 tablespoons Calabrian chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Cornmeal or flour, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- Prepare the Dough: Lightly flour a surface and stretch or roll the dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a pizza peel or parchment-lined baking sheet dusted with cornmeal.
- Add Toppings: Spread pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, red onion, Calabrian chili paste, and goat cheese/feta over the dough. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake: Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Top with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute goat cheese with ricotta for a milder flavor.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more Calabrian chili paste or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Choose store-bought or homemade pizza dough based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 pizza
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
