Wood-Fired Pizza with Craft Curry Sauce and Mozzarella

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

A hand-stretched pizza crust topped with a fragrant craft curry sauce, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and fresh basil leaves. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 35 minutes blends pizza dough, olive oil, yellow onion, finely chopped 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 pizza dough
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp salt
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
• 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• optional, to taste crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 500°F and if available, place a pizza stone inside to heat.
2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp curry powder and cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
4. Step 4: Add 3 tbsp tomato paste and 1/2 cup water, stirring to combine. Simmer the craft curry sauce gently for 8-10 minutes until thickened and aromatic. Season with 1 tsp salt.
5. Step 5: Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a pizza peel or baking sheet.
6. Step 6: Spread the warm craft curry sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
7. Step 7: Distribute 8 oz sliced fresh mozzarella evenly on top, then scatter 1/2 cup sliced roasted red peppers.
8. Step 8: Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
9. Step 9: Remove from oven and scatter 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves over the pizza. Optionally, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes to taste before slicing and serving.