Roasted pepper ricotta and caper pizzas are a delicious and flavorful treat that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elaborate dish for a special gathering, these pizzas are sure to please. With a combination of roasted red peppers, creamy ricotta cheese, and salty capers, these pizzas offer a delightful mix of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
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RICOTTA PIZZA WITH FRESH AND ROASTED TOMATOES
After baking, this pizza is topped with an abundance of colorful tomatoes -- it's practically a salad!
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Combine ricotta and Parmesan, season with salt and pepper, and stir in egg. On a baking sheet, drizzle pizza dough with 2 tablespoons oil and stretch or roll into a 16-inch-long oval. Spread ricotta mixture on dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- On a rimmed baking sheet, toss cherry tomatoes with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake cherry tomatoes on bottom rack and pizza on top rack until tomatoes are soft and skins have burst, 15 minutes. Remove tomatoes and bake pizza until crust is deep golden brown, about 8 minutes more. Toss cherry tomatoes with sliced tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Transfer pizza to a cutting board and top with tomato mixture and oregano.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 7 g
ROASTED PEPPERS WITH LEMON RICOTTA
Roasted peppers are culinary chameleons - they have their own distinctive flavor, yet they mix easily with so many ingredients. In this recipe, the peppers are slicked with olive oil and vinegar (use either sherry or balsamic) and served with ricotta that's enlivened with lemon zest and juice. If you've got it, add also the finely chopped rind of a salt-preserved lemon to the ricotta. Because the peppers can be made ahead and the ricotta is better chilled, this is a great recipe for a dinner party - it takes just a few minutes to assemble the dish at serving time and it looks good whether you arrange it on a platter or take the time to make individual plates.
Provided by Dorie Greenspan
Categories vegetables, appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Center a rack in the oven, and heat it to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. Rinse the peppers, pat them dry and place them on the pan. Roast the peppers, turning every 10 minutes, until their skins are black and blistered, 40 minutes, more or less. Transfer the peppers to a heatproof bowl, cover and, when they're cool enough to handle, peel off the skins. Remove the caps, cut each pepper in quarters or halves and remove and discard the seeds. Lightly brush the peppers with oil; use now, or cover closely and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
- Scrape the ricotta into a bowl, and mix with a spatula to smoothen. Grate the lemon zest over the ricotta, squeeze in about 1 tablespoon of the juice and add the preserved lemon rind, if you're using it. Pour in a few teaspoons of olive oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Use now, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
- To serve, spoon or spread the lemon ricotta on a platter or individual plates, and drizzle with olive oil. Top with peppers, and brush or drizzle with olive oil and either sherry or balsamic vinegar. Finish with a sprinkling of chives or basil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 199, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 458 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
PIZZA WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND MOZZARELLA
If you can't get your kids to eat peppers in a salad, you might try this pizza. Even without tomato sauce, this is still a red pizza.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, pizza and calzones, main course
Time 30m
Yield Makes one 12- to 14-inch pizza
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees with a baking stone in it.
- Peel the roasted red peppers, remove the seeds and membranes (holding the peppers over a bowl to catch the juices), and slice in thin strips. Toss in the bowl with the juices, salt and pepper to taste, the garlic, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
- Roll out the dough, and line a 12- or 14-inch pizza pan. Brush all but the rim of the dough with the remaining olive oil. Arrange the green pepper rings over the dough. Place in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, and top with slices of mozzarella, placing the cheese inside and between the pepper rings. Distribute the roasted peppers over the surface of the pizza, and drizzle on the juice remaining in the bowl. Return to the oven for five to 10 minutes, until the crust is nicely browned and the cheese has melted. Remove from the oven, scatter the shaved Parmesan and the basil over the top, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1147, UnsaturatedFat 36 grams, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 65 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 24 grams, Sodium 1830 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams
ROASTED PEPPER, RICOTTA, AND CAPER PIZZAS
Categories Bake Ricotta Bell Pepper Gourmet
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make pizza dough:
- In a large bowl stir together water and yeast and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and salt and blend until mixture forms a dough, adding additional tablespoon water if too dry. On a lightly floured surface knead dough about 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. (Alternatively, dough may be made in a standing electric mixer. In bowl of mixer make dough as described above. With dough hook knead dough about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.)
- Put dough in a very lightly oiled deep bowl,turning to coat, and let rise, covered loosely, in a warm place 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in bulk. Punch down dough and divide into 4 equal pieces. Dough keeps, each piece put in a small, sealable plastic bag and sealed, pressing out excess air, chilled overnight or frozen 2 weeks. If dough is frozen thaw overnight in refrigerator before using. Makes enough dough for four 12- by 6-inch oval pizzas.
- Make the pizza:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Spread bell peppers in a large shallow baking pan and season with salt. Roast peppers in middle of oven, stirring once halfway through roasting, 20 to 30 minutes, or until they begin to brown. Remove pan from oven and sprinkle peppers with vinegar, scraping up brown bits from bottom of pan. Bell peppers may be roasted 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
- Increase temperature to 500°F.
- On a work surface sprinkled with 1 teaspoon cornmeal roll out 1 piece of dough into a 12- by 6-inch oval and transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cornmeal and dough, ending up with 2 ovals on each of 2 baking sheets.
- Spread bell peppers evenly on dough ovals, leaving a 1/2-inch border around edge of each pizza. Spoon half-teaspoonfuls of ricotta onto bell peppers and sprinkle pizzas with capers and pepper.
- Bake pizzas in lower and middle thirds of oven 15 minutes, or until crusts are crisp and pale golden.
ROASTED RED PEPPER PIZZA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 45m
Yield one 13-by-18-inch pizza
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place a pizza stone or inverted rimmed baking sheet on the lower oven rack and preheat to 500 degrees F. Make the tomato sauce: Crush the tomatoes in a large bowl with your hands. Stir in the olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper.
- Make the pepper spread: Roast the chile pepper and bell pepper over the flame of a gas burner (or under the broiler), turning, until charred, 4 minutes for the chile and 6 to 8 minutes for the bell pepper. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Peel off the charred skins with your fingers (you may want to use gloves for the chile pepper to avoid irritation). Halve the peppers and remove the seeds. Combine the garlic, anchovies, red pepper flakes and oregano in a food processor. Add the roasted peppers and pulse until almost smooth. Pour in the olive oil and pulse a few times. Season with salt.
- Assemble the pizza: Keep the prebaked crust on the baking sheet. Spread with 3/4 cup to 1 cup tomato sauce (you will have extra sauce). Top with the mozzarella, then spoon 1/2 cup pepper spread on top. Sprinkle with half of the parmesan. Transfer the baking sheet to the hot pizza stone and bake until the cheese melts and the crust is golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with the remaining parmesan and the herbs. Season with salt.
- Combine the flour, salt and yeast in a large bowl. Stir in 2 cups warm water (about 105 degrees F) and 2 tablespoons olive oil with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until the dough rises slightly, about 1 hour.
- Using lightly floured hands, transfer the dough to a generously floured surface and knead several times until it just starts becoming smooth and elastic, about 1 minute (do not over-knead). Transfer to a lightly oiled large bowl. Tightly cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled in size, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, place a pizza stone or inverted rimmed baking sheet on the lower oven rack and preheat to 500 degrees F.
- Brush two rimmed 13-by-18-inch baking sheets (not nonstick) with 3 tablespoons olive oil each. Place one piece of dough on each baking sheet. Prepare the pizzas one at a time: Cover the dough with plastic wrap, then press firmly with your hands to fill the baking
- Remove the plastic wrap and transfer the baking sheet to the hot pizza stone. Bake until the crust starts browning, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and carefully loosen the crust from the pan using a spatula. Top and bake (see recipe indexfor ideas), or let cool, lightly wrap in plastic and set aside up to 8 hours.
PIZZA WITH ROASTED GARLIC, BELL PEPPERS AND TWO CHEESES
Provided by Ginny Hamisch
Categories Garlic Pepper Bake Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Feta Mozzarella Bon Appétit California Small Plates
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice top off garlic head; place in small baking dish. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Brush baking sheet with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Place onion slices on sheet and brush onion with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Bake garlic and onion until garlic cloves are light brown and soft and onion is tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool.
- Using fingers, squeeze out roasted garlic cloves into food processor; add sun-dried tomatoes. Using on/off turns, process until almost smooth, adding enough reserved oil form sun-dried tomatoes to form paste. (Onions and garlic mixture can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Place crust on baking sheet or pizza pan. Spread garlic paste evenly over crust. Top with mozzarella cheese, onion, pepper strips and feta cheese. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons basil and 1 tablespoon parsley.
- Bake pizza until crust is golden brown and cheese bubbles, about 8 minutes. Transfer to cutting board. Cool 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons basil and 1 tablespoon parsley. Cut into wedges and serve.
ROASTED GARLIC AND PEPPER PIZZA
"Years ago, I found the recipe for this appealing appetizer, lightened it and added some of our favorite ingredients," writes Bonnie Matherly of Buckingham, Illinois. "It can be prepared ahead of time and put in the oven as your guests arrive. We occasionally use it as an easy Sunday evening meal, too."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). cloves). Cut top off of garlic bulb. Brush with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes. Squeeze softened garlic onto a work surface; cut into thin slices. , Cut peppers in half; remove and discard seeds. Place cut side down on a baking sheet. Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 6 minutes. Immediately place peppers in a small bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skins; cut peppers into thin strips., In a small bowl, combine the olives, vinegar, oregano, basil, white pepper and remaining oil. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan; top with olive mixture, roasted garlic and peppers, onion and cheeses. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
RICOTTA AND ROASTED RED PEPPER FRITTATA
"Calabrians sometimes add sliced cured sausage to this popular frittata on Easter, to celebrate the end of Lent and the freedom to eat meat again, according to Rosetta Costantino, the author's friend." This looks so very pretty and is not that hard to make! Would be awesome with some turkey bacon, a fresh fruit salad of melons, berries & kiwi fruit, some sort of muffin and if so inclined a Bloody Mary! Saveur Magazine - Issue #113
Provided by Manami
Categories Breakfast
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 425°F
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of the pecorino, parsley, 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, oregano, and eggs and season with black pepper & red pepper flakes (if using); set egg mixture aside.
- Heat the oil in a 10" nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; add the remaining salt, onions, and potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and soft, about 20 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat.
- Add the egg mixture to the skillet and stir to distribute the onions & scallions and potatoes evenly.
- Scatter the peppers over the top, spoon the ricotta over the mixture in 6 dollops, and sprinkle with the remaining pecorino.
- Bake until lightly browned and the center is set, about 15 minutes.
- Run a rubber spatula around the edges of the frittata to loosen it.
- Slide the frittata onto a serving plate; season with more black pepper, if you like.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 454.4, Sodium 848.7, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 20.2
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe peppers. You can roast them yourself or buy them pre-roasted.
- If you don't have ricotta cheese, you can substitute cottage cheese or cream cheese.
- Capers add a salty, briny flavor to the pizza. If you don't like capers, you can omit them or substitute olives.
- Fresh basil adds a pop of color and flavor to the pizza. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil or oregano.
- You can use any type of pizza dough for this recipe. If you're short on time, you can use store-bought pizza dough.
- Be sure to preheat your oven before baking the pizza. This will help the pizza cook evenly.
- Watch the pizza closely while it's baking. You don't want it to overcook.
Conclusion:
Roasted pepper, ricotta, and caper pizzas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual party. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a pizza that's sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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