Ignite your taste buds with Pizza Diavola, a fiery Italian classic that combines bold flavors and irresistible textures. Featuring a thin, crispy crust topped with tangy tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, and spicy slices of pepperoni, this pizza turns up the heat with thinly-sliced red chili peppers for a kick of spice. Finished with aromatic fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of silky olive oil, it's a perfect harmony of savory, spicy, and fresh flavors that represent true Italian craftsmanship. Ready in just over 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or a cozy pizza night at home. Whether you're a spice lover or craving an indulgent slice, Pizza Diavola delivers restaurant-quality flavor in every bite.
Preheat your oven to 250°C (482°F) or as high as it will go.
Place a pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet in the oven to preheat.
Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 0.5 cm (1/4 inch).
Transfer the rolled dough onto a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
Slice the mozzarella cheese into thin pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.
Arrange the pepperoni slices over the cheese, slightly overlapping them.
Thinly slice the red chili pepper and scatter the slices over the top, based on how spicy you'd like it.
Add a pinch of salt and black pepper over the toppings.
Carefully slide the parchment paper with the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown.
Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle with olive oil.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves, tearing them slightly to release their aroma.
Slice the pizza and serve hot.
Calories |
1321 | ||
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% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 81.8 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.1 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 3337 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.3 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 67.0 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1123 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 913 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.