California Crumbling Coliseum Pizza Pie Recipe

Name: California Crumbling Coliseum Pizza Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 ounces prepared pizza dough; All-purpose flour, for rolling; Semolina flour (or cornmeal), for dusting; 1/4 cup marinara sauce; 8 thin slices lean salami; 1/8 cup grated mozzarella; 1/8 cup grated provolone; 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1/2 slightly ripe avocado, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices; 1 sweet Italian sausage, removed from the casing and crumbled; 1/2 andouille sausage, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon pine nuts; 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

7 ounces prepared pizza dough
All-purpose flour, for rolling
Semolina flour (or cornmeal), for dusting
1/4 cup marinara sauce
8 thin slices lean salami
1/8 cup grated mozzarella
1/8 cup grated provolone
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 slightly ripe avocado, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 sweet Italian sausage, removed from the casing and crumbled
1/2 andouille sausage, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon pine nuts
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

1
Place a pizza stone onto the floor of the oven and preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
2
On a lightly floured surface, toss and shape the dough so that one side has a thick crust and the other thin and it looks like the crumbling Roman Coliseum.
3
Transfer onto a pizza paddle that has been well-dusted with semolina flour.
4
Coat the center of the dough with marinara sauce.
5
Cover with a layer of salami and then the cheese.
6
Place the peppers and avocado in a spoke pattern around the pizza.
7
Scatter over the sausages, pine nuts, and parmesan.
8
Bake until the crust turns golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
9
Share and enjoy with beer or wine or both.

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 ounces prepared pizza dough, All-purpose flour, for rolling, Semolina flour (or cornmeal), for dusting, 1/4 cup marinara sauce, and more.

Yes, California Crumbling Coliseum Pizza Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

California Crumbling Coliseum Pizza Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions