Three Pepper Pizza Recipes

THREE-PEPPER PIZZA

Steps:

• Roll out the dough into a 12 inch round and lay the dough on top of a lightly greased pizza pan.
• Lightly brush the dough with the olive oil and spread the tomatoes evenly on top, leaving a 1/2 inch border.
• Lay the cheese slices evenly over the tomatoes.
• Scatter the bell peppers and sausage evenly over the cheese.
• Sprinkle with half of the oregano and season with salt and pepper.
• Bake at 450 degrees F until the bottom of the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and sprinkle with remaining oregano.
• Let cool for 5 minutes, then cut into slices and serve.

3 PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• (Optional) Brown the sausage well, crumbling with a fork. Remove from skillet and set aside. Remove excess grease.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add onion and cook to desired tenderness. (I like to cook the heck out of the onions, but you really don't have to.)
• Add mushrooms and garlic and cook 3-4 minutes.
• Add peppers and cook to desired tenderness. (I only cook the peppers for a couple of minutes because I like them to stay a little bit firm.)
• When the veggies are at your desired tenderness, add the red wine vinegar and sugar. If using sausage, add the meat back to the skillet.
• If I am using fresh basil, I add it last. However, if I am using dried basil, I add it with the mushrooms.
• Pour all contents over al dente penne pasta. I like to top with grated parmesan cheese.

PEPPERONI THREE-CHEESE WHITE PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F with a pizza stone or baking sheet set on a rack in lowest position. Whisk together cream, Parmigiano, garlic, and lemon zest and juice; season with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle 3 tablespoons oil onto a rimmed quarter-sheet pan (9 by 12 1/2 inches). Stretch dough to edges of pan. Drizzle evenly with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Spread cream mixture evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with mozzarella and pepperoni. Bake in pan on stone 10 minutes. Dollop evenly with ricotta, then continue baking until crust is golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes more.