- 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.
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.
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
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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
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