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Slices of fresh pizza topped with tomatoes, bell peppers, mozzarella, and pesto, perfect for pizza night recipes.

Gourmet Pizza Night Recipes

Learn how to make gourmet pizzas for a memorable pizza night event. This guide explores innovative pizza ingredients and provides tips and tricks for preparing delicious pizzas like a pro.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 pizzas
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For All Pizzas
  • 1 recipe Pizza dough per pizza
  • 1/2 cup Pizza sauce for Margherita Pizza
  • 8 ounces Fresh bocconcini mozzarella sliced
  • 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes sliced, for Margherita Pizza
  • 10 leaves Fresh basil
  • 1 pinch Red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1/2 clove Garlic minced, for Peach & Basil Pizza
  • 2 ripe Peaches sliced, for Peach & Basil Pizza
  • 3 tablespoons Pesto for Peach & Basil Pizza
  • 1 thin layer Pesto for spreading & dolloping, for Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Pizza
  • 1 1/2 cups Smoked mozzarella cheese grated, for Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Pizza
  • 1/2 cup Roasted red peppers sliced, for Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Pizza
  • 1/2 cup Fresh mint leaves for Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Pizza

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pizza dough
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C).
  2. For the Margherita Pizza: Spread the pizza sauce onto the dough. Top with the fresh mozzarella and tomatoes. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crust is browned. Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
  3. For the Peach & Basil Pizza: Combine the olive oil and garlic in a small bowl. Brush the garlic oil onto the dough, then top with the fresh mozzarella and peaches. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crust is browned. Remove from the oven. Dollop the pesto onto the pizza, then top with the basil and pinches of red pepper flakes. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
  4. For the Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Pizza: Spread a thin layer of pesto onto the dough. Top with the cheese and roasted red peppers. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crust is browned. Remove from the oven. Top with dollops of more pesto, the mint leaves, and pinches of red pepper flakes.

Notes

These recipes provide a base for creating your own gourmet pizzas. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses, vegetables, and herbs to customize your pizzas.

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