Pizza ai Peperoni (Three-Colour Pepper Pizza)

'Peperoni' means peppers in Italian (not to be confused with the American sausage!). This pizza was born in the spirit of the 'tricolore': red, yellow, and green peppers are not only spectacular but complementary in taste. Green is sharper, red sweeter, and yellow juicy. It exudes a true summer vibe.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 750 kcal kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Sharp knife
  • Chopping board
  • Baking tray

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Core the peppers and cut them into very thin rings or strips.

Tip: The thinner the slice, the better it cooks through, and the edges will brown slightly (caramelise).
2

Roll out the dough, spread with the sauce, season with salt and pepper.

Tip: A tomato base goes well with pepper, highlighting its sweetness.
3

Arrange the colourful peppers on top.

Tip: Don't pile them up, or they will steam instead of roast.
4

Place the mozzarella slices on top.

Tip: If you put cheese on the peppers, it protects them from burning, but they will steam underneath. If you put peppers on the cheese, they roast better.
5

Drizzle with olive oil and bake at 220°C for 12-15 minutes.

Tip: Oil helps extract carotenoids (pigments) and spread flavours.
6

Sprinkle with fresh basil when serving.

Tip: The fresh scent of the herb counterbalances the sweetness of roasted peppers.

Recipe FAQ

Do I need to peel the peppers?
Not mandatory, but the skin can sometimes remain indigestible and chewy. If you are sensitive to it, roast on a grill before baking and peel off the skin.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Pizza dough
  • 150 ml Tomato sauce
  • 200 g Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pc Red bell pepper
  • 1 pc Yellow bell pepper
  • 1 pc Green bell pepper
  • 1 leaves Fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Black pepper