Wood-Fired Pizza with Smoked Mozzarella and Roasted Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

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A thin-crust pizza topped with smoky mozzarella, sweet roasted red peppers, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil for a rustic Italian flavor. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pizza dough, smoked mozzarella, roasted red peppers 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pizza dough
8 oz, sliced smoked mozzarella
1 cup, sliced roasted red peppers
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp sea salt
optional, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat a wood-fired pizza oven or conventional oven to 500°F with a pizza stone inside for at least 45 minutes to get it very hot.
Step 2: On a floured surface, stretch 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch round, about 1/4 inch thick, making sure to leave a slightly thicker edge for the crust.
Step 3: Arrange 8 oz sliced smoked mozzarella evenly over the dough, then top with 1 cup sliced roasted red peppers.
Step 4: Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
Step 5: Remove the pizza from the oven, scatter 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves on top, drizzle with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle 1/2 tsp sea salt and optional 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes.
Step 6: Slice and serve immediately while hot and fragrant.