Wood-Fired Pizza with Charred Peppers and Smoked Mozzarella

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

This pizza features smoky mozzarella and sweet, charred bell peppers on a crisp wood-fired crust, creating a harmonious blend of smoky and sweet flavors. This italian-inspired pizza (vegetarian) ready in about 35 minutes pairs pizza dough, shredded smoked mozzarella cheese, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough
• 8 oz, shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
• 1 large, sliced into 1/4-inch strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into 1/4-inch strips yellow bell pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 10 leaves, torn fresh basil leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp (optional) crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your wood-fired oven or conventional oven to 500°F with a pizza stone inside for at least 45 minutes to ensure a crisp crust.
2. Step 2: Toss 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp salt. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 10 minutes until edges are charred and peppers are softened.
3. Step 3: On a floured surface, stretch 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a pizza peel dusted with flour or cornmeal.
4. Step 4: Brush the dough with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle 3 minced garlic cloves evenly over the surface.
5. Step 5: Scatter 8 oz shredded smoked mozzarella evenly over the dough, then top with the roasted peppers.
6. Step 6: Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 7-9 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
7. Step 7: Remove pizza from oven, sprinkle 10 torn fresh basil leaves, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and optional 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes. Let it rest for 2 minutes before slicing and serving.