Signature Curry Pizza with Spiced Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

A creative pizza featuring a spiced tomato curry sauce topped with melted mozzarella and fresh herbs for a bold fusion flavor. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 35 minutes blends store-bought or homemade pizza dough, olive oil, small, finely diced onion into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, store-bought or homemade pizza dough
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small, finely diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 tsp optional red chili flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
2. Step 2: In a medium skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 small finely diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp curry powder, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic. Add 1 cup crushed tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
4. Step 4: Stretch 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch round on parchment paper. Spread the warm curry tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Transfer pizza on parchment to the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
6. Step 6: Remove from oven, sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (if using) over top. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.