Ingredients
- Basil leaves 10
- Black pepper 1 tsp
- Crushed red pepper 1 tsp
- Fresh ricotta cheese 1 C
- Garlic cloves crushed 3
- Olive oil ¼ C
- Pizza dough
- Small assorted peppers 6-8
Preparation
To make arrabbiata sauce:
- Using a medium saucepan, pour olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, crushed red pepper and black pepper into pan and cook covered over medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 4-6 basil leaves torn to sauce and stir in (sauce can be made up to a week in advance).
To assemble the pizza:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- To roast peppers, turn the gas burner on and place directly in the flame until the peppers are completely blackened and charred. Place on a plate and allow to cool. Rub charred skin off peppers and chop into ½ inch pieces using your hands.
- To prepare pizza, roll the dough out on a floured surface until its desired thickness.
- Place dough onto pizza pan and top with sauce and roasted peppers and place in oven for 5 minutes.
- Remove the pizza, place spoonfuls of ricotta on the pizza, return to the oven, and bake until the crust is golden brown. About 7-10 minutes.
- Top with remaining basil leaves and enjoy.