Pizza Diavola

Ignite your taste buds with the bold and fiery flavors of Pizza Diavola, a classic Italian favorite renowned for its spicy kick! This mouthwatering recipe brings together a perfectly crisp pizza dough base topped with rich tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella cheese, and savory pepperoni slices. The star of the show, thinly sliced red chili pepper, adds a tantalizing heat, balanced beautifully by the freshness of aromatic basil and a drizzle of olive oil. Ready in just 32 minutes, including prep and bake time, this pizza is ideal for indulging in a restaurant-quality Italian meal at home. Perfect for spice lovers, Pizza Diavola pairs wonderfully with a light salad or a glass of red wine. Whether it’s pizza night or a special occasion, this recipe guarantees a deliciously fiery feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 ball Pizza dough
• 120 ml Tomato sauce
• 150 grams Mozzarella cheese
• 75 grams Pepperoni slices
• 1 piece Red chili pepper
• 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 15 ml Olive oil
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 pinch Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 250°C (482°F) or as high as it will go.

Step 2

Place a pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet in the oven to preheat.

Step 3

Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 0.5 cm (1/4 inch).

Step 4

Transfer the rolled dough onto a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.

Step 5

Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.

Step 6

Slice the mozzarella cheese into thin pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce.

Step 7

Arrange the pepperoni slices over the cheese, slightly overlapping them.

Step 8

Thinly slice the red chili pepper and scatter the slices over the top, based on how spicy you'd like it.

Step 9

Add a pinch of salt and black pepper over the toppings.

Step 10

Carefully slide the parchment paper with the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet.

Step 11

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown.

Step 12

Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle with olive oil.

Step 13

Garnish with fresh basil leaves, tearing them slightly to release their aroma.

Step 14

Slice the pizza and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(557.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1321.3

Total Fat 81.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 177.9mg	0%
Sodium 3336.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g	0%
Total Sugars 7.8g
Protein 67.0g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1122.8mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 912.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.7%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 24.0%