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How to Make Pizza Night Recipes Like a Pro (2025)

Host an unforgettable pizza night with these gourmet pizza recipes. Learn to create pizzeria-quality pizzas at home, perfect for families and friends looking to experiment with new flavors and accommodate dietary preferences.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 pizzas
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

Pizza Dough
  • 1 recipe pizza dough per pizza
Margherita Pizza
  • ½ cup pizza sauce heaping
  • 8 ounces fresh bocconcini mozzarella sliced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes sliced
  • 10 leaves fresh basil
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
Peach & Basil Pizza
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • ½ clove garlic minced
  • 8 ounces fresh bocconcini mozzarella sliced
  • 2 ripe peaches sliced
  • 3 tablespoons pesto
  • 10 leaves fresh basil
  • Red pepper flakes
Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Pizza
  • Pesto for spreading & dolloping
  • cups smoked mozzarella cheese grated
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers sliced
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves
  • Red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 500°F.
  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

This recipe is adaptable for various dietary needs. For keto, use a cauliflower or almond flour crust. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free pizza crust. Experiment with different cheeses and toppings to make it your own.

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