Italian pizza with parsley
5 servings
30 minutes
Italian pizza with parsley is a blend of vibrant flavors and a traditional cooking approach. Its roots trace back to the rich history of Italian cuisine, where pizza has always been a symbol of simplicity and sophistication. In this recipe, the classic base is topped with aromatic tomato puree seasoned with sautéed garlic and spicy chili pepper. Baked to a light crispy crust, it gains a rich flavor highlighted by sea salt, dried red pepper, and fresh parsley. The mild heat of chili harmonizes with fresh herbs, creating a perfect balance. This pizza is ideal for cozy home evenings or as a base for culinary experiments. Each slice transports you to the atmosphere of Italian streets filled with the aromas of fresh baking and Mediterranean spices.
1
Preheat the oven, place a sheet of foil under the rack.
2
In a small skillet, combine garlic, chili, ¼ cup of oil, and sauté over low heat until softened for about 4 minutes.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Chili pepper: 0.3 piece
- Olive oil: 0.3 glass
3
Place the pizza base on the baking tray.
4
Spread the tomato puree over the base, leaving about 1 cm from the edge. Sprinkle with garlic and chili, drizzle with oil.
- Tomato puree: 0.3 glass
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Chili pepper: 0.3 piece
- Olive oil: 0.3 glass
5
Place the pizza in the oven and bake until browned in some spots.
6
Remove the pizza with tongs; sprinkle with salt and red pepper, drizzle with oil, and garnish with parsley.
- Sea salt: to taste
- Dried red chili: to taste
- Olive oil: 0.3 glass
- Parsley leaves: to taste
