Is there anything more irresistible than a good pizza? Crispy, fluffy, with melted cheese and the perfect toppings… Today we bring you 10 varied pizza recipes! Pizza is more than just food; it’s a moment of pleasure, an experience that brings family and friends together around the table.
In this post, I bring you delicious ideas to make homemade pizzas that will awaken all your senses. From choosing the dough to the perfect combination of flavors, here you’ll find inspiration to turn your kitchen into an authentic pizzeria.
Put on your apron, turn on the oven, and let yourself be carried away by the magic of pizza!
1. How to make traditional pizza (The classic homemade pizza dough!)
Yes, today you’ll discover how to make a traditional pizza base! This recipe focuses on those timeless pizzas with a thick crust and a deliciously soft bread-like crumb.
One important thing to keep in mind is that the dough should rest overnight. This is the only way to achieve an unparalleled pizza base. Keep this in mind when planning to make pizza: preparing the dough is quick and easy, but once made, it requires a few hours of resting time.
2. Pesto pizza
The pesto pizza is flavorful, aromatic, and undeniably summery—though once you try it, you’ll want to enjoy it all year round. The dough, baked on the Emile Henry ceramic pizza tray, will be perfectly crispy. It’s topped with cherry tomatoes and a generous amount of mozzarella. The pesto adds the perfect touch, infusing the whole pizza with its incredible flavor and aroma.
To let you experiment with different flavors, this pesto pizza recipe also comes with a gift: a recipe for a fresh green sauce, a fantastic alternative to traditional pesto when you want to switch up the flavors.
3. Veggie Supreme Pizza: A vegetarian pizza for all tastes
This veggie supreme pizza is a fully loaded vegetarian pizza that will delight any palate. We’ll start by making a highly aromatic tomato sauce that enhances the flavors. The toppings include green bell pepper, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, complemented by black olives, which add a salty, punchy bite to every mouthful.
To achieve a perfectly crispy crust, we’ll bake it on the Nordic Ware Naturals® Pizza Pan. Thanks to its inner air chamber and perforated surface, it heats up quickly and allows even heat distribution to the dough, giving it that beautifully golden finish.
4. Grilled Eggplant Pizza with Ham, Mozzarella, and Pesto Sauce
Making pizza at home is much easier than it seems (even more so if you have a Thermomix or a bread maker to prepare the dough). The results are incredible, and you can make the pizza exactly how you like it—once you try it, you’ll be hooked!
This pizza recipe comes from Emile Henry, designed for their ceramic pizza tray. If you want to achieve exceptional results, I highly recommend it. The ceramic base ensures a crispy, perfectly cooked dough and is also ideal for serving and keeping your pizza warm at the table.
5. Homemade Caprese Pizza
If you’re making homemade pizza for the first time, the idea of preparing your own dough might seem intimidating. But trust me, it’s much easier than you think!
For this recipe, I followed the method from the book Pan y Dulces Italianos, which provides a perfectly explained step-by-step guide to making thin-crust pizza dough. Every detail is covered to help you create an amazing homemade pizza.
Once you get the hang of it, making pizza at home becomes addictive! After your first attempt, I guarantee you’ll be eager to make another. The simplicity and satisfaction of crafting your own pizza dough will keep you coming back for more.
6. Fig, Ham, and Arugula Pizza
Do you have a KitchenAid? That makes things even easier! Just put the ingredients into the bowl and let it knead the dough for you. No more excuses! Once you make your first homemade pizza, you'll wonder why you hadn’t done it before. And, trust me, your family will ask you the same thing!
For today’s topping, I bring you this delicious combination, but feel free to modify it to your liking. However, I highly recommend giving it a try while figs are in season—you won’t regret it!
Another tip: if you can bake your pizza on a perforated tray, like this one from Le Creuset, or on a ceramic base like this one from Emile Henry, or even in an Emile Henry ceramic oven like I did this time, don’t hesitate! Your pizza base will be crispier and absolutely delicious.
7. Cheese, Bacon, and Arugula Pizza
This recipe features three types of cheese, bacon or pancetta, and fresh arugula. Plus, I used the fantastic Emile Henry ceramic pizza tray, which ensures that the pizza crust bakes to the perfect crispness. You can even serve it directly on the tray—it will keep the pizza warm and distribute the heat evenly.
This ceramic tray is also great for other uses, like serving cheese boards, charcuterie, salads with dipping bowls, and much more.
8. Roasted Pumpkin and Cheese Pizza
This roasted pumpkin and cheese pizza is an absolute treat thanks to its contrast of flavors. In addition to these two main ingredients, we add chopped black olives (without pits!) and fresh basil. To give it a crunchy texture, we’ll sprinkle on some pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds. What do you think of this combination?
The balance between the sweetness of the roasted pumpkin, the fresh cheese, the savory kick from the olives, and the fragrant basil is simply irresistible. These ingredients, placed over a layer of homemade tomato sauce and mozzarella, create a perfect pizza for any pizza night.
9. Carbonara Pizza
Italian cuisine is loved worldwide, and for good reason! It’s quick, satisfying, and absolutely delicious. If you ask anyone what their favorite dishes are, pasta and pizza will likely be at the top of the list.
Today, we’re making a homemade carbonara pizza. It’s easy to prepare and incredibly tasty. For the dough, you only need basic ingredients: flour, oil, water, and yeast. This simple combination creates a fantastic, light homemade crust. As for the topping, we’ll be making a traditional carbonara sauce, but feel free to experiment with other ingredients.
10. Cauliflower Crust Pizzas with 4 Toppings
Have you ever been tempted by alternative ways to enjoy pizza without guilt? Maybe the idea of making a pizza with a cauliflower crust, completely flour-free, first came up when you were looking for creative ways to get your kids to eat vegetables without complaints.
With just a simple cauliflower crust and easy-to-make toppings, you can enjoy a healthy and delicious pizza with your family. We bring you a basic recipe and four topping ideas, each more delicious than the last.
For this recipe, it’s best to use a pan that you can first use on the stovetop and then transfer to the oven for baking. In this case, we used the Le Creuset skillet, a highly versatile cast iron pan that works perfectly for this technique.
