Pizza Diavola
Fiery Italian pizza topped with spicy pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, and a kick of red pepper flakes. A classic Roman favorite with bold, smoky flavors.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 850
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 400 g pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 200 g San Marzano tomatoes, crushed
- 100 g pepperoni slices
- 200 g fresh mozzarella, torn
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 6 leaves fresh basil
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Lightly oil a 14-inch pizza pan or baking sheet.
- 2
Stretch pizza dough on the prepared pan, creating an even thickness with slightly raised edges.
- 3
Combine crushed tomatoes with minced garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, and sea salt. Spread evenly over dough, leaving a 0.5-inch border.
- 4
Arrange pepperoni slices over the sauce, spacing them slightly apart.
- 5
Sprinkle red pepper flakes evenly across the surface.
- 6
Distribute torn mozzarella over the pizza.
- 7
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbling.
- 8
Remove from oven and drizzle with remaining 2 tbsp olive oil.
- 9
Tear fresh basil leaves over the hot pizza. Let rest 2 minutes before slicing.
Tools you’ll need
- 14-inch pizza pan or baking sheet
- oven
- mixing bowl
- spoon
- pizza cutter or knife
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