Calabrese Recipe
House-made pizza sauce, mozzarella, provolone, calabrese salami, charred banana peppers, Grana Padano, fresh parsley
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Ingredients
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Pizza Sauce
Pizza Toppings
Method
Make the Pizza Sauce
- 1
- 2
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 3
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
Prepare the Pizza
- 4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
- 5
Roll Out the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out your pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape.
- 6
Spread the Sauce
Spread a generous layer of the house-made pizza sauce over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 7
Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and provolone cheeses evenly over the sauce. Layer the sliced Calabrese salami and charred banana peppers on top.
- 8
Grate Grana Padano
Finish by sprinkling the grated Grana Padano cheese over the top of the pizza.
- 9
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Once done, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before slicing and serving.
