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Two delicious pizzas: one with pesto, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil; the other with peaches, tomatoes, and basil.

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

Learn how to host a memorable pizza night with creative toppings and perfect techniques. This guide will help you elevate your homemade pizzas from simple to gourmet.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 pizzas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For All Pizzas
  • 1 recipe Pizza Dough per pizza
  • 1 pinch Red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
Margherita Pizza
  • 1/2 cup Pizza sauce heaping
  • 8 ounces Fresh bocconcini mozzarella sliced
  • 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes sliced
  • 10 leaves Fresh basil
Peach & Basil Pizza
  • 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1/2 clove Garlic minced
  • 8 ounces Fresh bocconcini mozzarella sliced
  • 2 Ripe peaches sliced
  • 3 tablespoons Pesto
  • 10 leaves Fresh basil
Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Pizza
  • 1/4 cup Pesto for spreading & dolloping
  • 1 1/2 cups Smoked mozzarella cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup Roasted red peppers sliced
  • 1/2 cup Fresh mint leaves

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 500°F.
  2. For the Margherita Pizza: Spread pizza sauce onto the dough. Top with 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 red pepper flakes. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
  3. For the Peach & Basil Pizza: Combine olive oil and garlic in a small bowl. Brush the garlic oil onto the dough, then top with fresh mozzarella and peaches. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crust is browned. Remove from the oven. Dollop pesto onto the pizza, then top with basil and 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 smoked mozzarella 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, mint leaves, and red pepper flakes.

Notes

This recipe provides a base for creating your own gourmet pizzas. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses, vegetables, and herbs to create unique flavor combinations.

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