Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMargherita PizzeriaCalabrese Recipe

Calabrese Recipe

Time50m
Serves2

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, and bell peppers.

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Ingredients

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Sauce

Crust

Method

Sauce Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Sauce

    In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Add Tomatoes and Season

    Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pizza Assembly

  1. 3

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).

  2. 4

    Roll Out the Dough

    On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape.

  3. 5

    Add Sauce

    Spread the prepared tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough.

  4. 6

    Add Toppings

    Evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced spicy salami, and sliced bell peppers on top of the sauce.

Baking

  1. 7

    Bake the Pizza

    Place the assembled pizza on a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

  2. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.

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