Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Red Peppers and Goat Cheese

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Thin-crust pizza topped with smoky roasted red peppers, tangy goat cheese, and fresh basil, baked to perfection in a wood-fired style. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 27 minutes pairs store-bought or homemade pizza dough, sliced roasted red peppers, crumbled goat cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 500°F with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside for at least 30 minutes to mimic wood-fired heat.
  2. Step 2: On a floured surface, roll out 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Dust a pizza peel or inverted baking sheet with 1 tbsp cornmeal and transfer the dough onto it.
  3. Step 3: Brush the dough evenly with 2 tbsp olive oil mixed with 1 minced garlic clove, then sprinkle 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Evenly spread 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese over the dough, followed by 1 cup sliced roasted red peppers and 4 oz crumbled goat cheese.
  5. Step 5: Slide the pizza onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and scatter 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves on top. Let cool for 2 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Red Peppers and Goat Cheese take to make?

Total time is about 27 minutes (15 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 Roasted Red Peppers and Goat Cheese?

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 sliced roasted red peppers from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Red Peppers and Goat Cheese?

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 Roasted Red Peppers and Goat Cheese 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.

What goes well with Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Red Peppers and Goat Cheese?

Italian pizza like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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