Calabrian Chili Roasted Red Pepper Pizza Recipe
A spicy and flavorful Calabrian Chili Roasted Red Pepper Pizza combining a thin, crispy crust with a zesty Calabrian chili paste, sweet roasted red peppers, and a blend of mozzarella and provolone cheeses. Finished with a drizzle of honey to balance the heat, this homemade pizza bakes to golden perfection in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 1 10-12 inch pizza (serves 2-3) 1x
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 1/3–1/2 pound ball of pizza dough
- Sesame seeds, for sprinkling
- Olive oil, for brushing crust (about 1 tablespoon)
Sauce & Toppings
- 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 (optional)
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, plus extra for garnish
- Honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450° F to ensure it’s hot enough for a crispy pizza crust.
- Prepare the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, press or roll out the pizza dough into a thin circle about 10 to 12 inches in diameter. Transfer the stretched dough onto a baking sheet.
- Brush and Sprinkle: Lightly brush the dough’s edges with olive oil to help it brown nicely, then sprinkle the crust with sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough, then dollop and spread the crushed Calabrian chili paste on top for a spicy kick. Arrange the roasted red pepper slices evenly over the sauce. Drizzle the fish sauce evenly across the pizza, if using, then sprinkle dried oregano over everything. Finally, top with shredded mozzarella and provolone cheeses evenly distributed.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle a pinch of dried oregano on top. Drizzle honey over the entire pizza to balance the spicy flavors with a touch of sweetness. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, place the dough on a pizza stone preheated in the oven instead of a baking sheet.
- Fish sauce adds umami depth but can be omitted for those avoiding seafood flavors.
- Adjust the amount of Calabrian chili paste to control the spiciness level.
- Use fresh oregano if available for brighter herb flavor.
- Drizzling honey is optional but recommended to balance the heat from the chili paste.
Keywords: Calabrian chili pizza, roasted red pepper pizza, spicy pizza, homemade pizza, Italian pizza
