Wood-Fired Pizza with Charred Peppers and Burrata

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A smoky pizza topped with blistered peppers, sweet tomato sauce, and creamy burrata cheese finished with fresh basil. This italian-inspired pizza (vegetarian) ready in about 37 minutes pairs pizza dough, tomato sauce, large red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your wood-fired oven or conventional oven to 500°F with a pizza stone inside.
  2. Step 2: Slice 1 large red bell pepper and 1 large yellow bell pepper into 1/2-inch strips. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Roast on a baking sheet for 10 minutes until skin blisters and peppers soften.
  3. Step 3: Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a pizza peel dusted with flour.
  4. Step 4: Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle 6 oz shredded mozzarella evenly on top.
  5. Step 5: Arrange the roasted pepper strips over the cheese. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
  6. Step 6: Slide pizza onto the hot stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until crust is blistered and cheese melted.
  7. Step 7: Remove pizza from oven, tear 6 oz burrata cheese into chunks and scatter over the hot pizza. Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt.
  8. Step 8: Garnish with 10 fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Wood-Fired Pizza with Charred Peppers and Burrata take to make?

Total time is about 37 minutes (25 min prep + 12 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Wood-Fired Pizza with Charred Peppers and Burrata?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pizza dough from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Wood-Fired Pizza with Charred Peppers and Burrata?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Wood-Fired Pizza with Charred Peppers and Burrata for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Wood-Fired Pizza with Charred Peppers and Burrata vegetarian?

Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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