Homemade Pizza with Variations Recipe

Name: Homemade Pizza with Variations
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 each pizza dough; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated 1 small handful; 1 tablespoon mixed herbs fresh, such as oregano, basil, parsley, thyme, marjoram, rosemary; or 1 teaspoon dried; 1 tablespoon sundried tomatoes finely chopped, up to 2 tablespoons as needed; 1 tablespoon black olives finely chopped, up to 2 tablespoons as needed; 1 tablespoon garlic oil or chilli, basil or rosemary, any flavored; flour, all-purpose for rolling out; olive oil for drizzling; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or other vegetable oil as your choice; 1 medium onions finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic crushed or minced, or to taste; 1 each bay leaves; 1 teaspoon oregano dried; 400 grams tomatoes, canned chopped, 1 can; 3 tablespoons tomato puree (passata); sea salt to taste; black pepper freshly ground; 4 1/2 ounces mozzarella cheese 120 grams; 4 1/2 ounces gruyere cheese 120 grams; 4 1/2 ounces blue cheese dolcelatte, 120 grams; 2 ounces parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated 50 grams; 2 ounces spinach cooked, 50 grams; 1 pinch nutmeg freshly grated; 1 teaspoon oregano dried; 2 ounces mozzarella cheese 50 grams; parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated 1 handful; pine nuts 1 handful; 1 large eggs broken in the center; pepperoni slices thin slices, as needed

Try this homemade Homemade Pizza with Variations recipe the whole family will love. Made with dough, red pepper, parmesan and mixed herbs. Easy step-by-…

This Homemade Pizza with Variations relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as each pizza dough, red pepper flakes, olive oil for drizzling and medium onions finely chopped. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 587 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Seafood

Servings: persons

2 each pizza dough
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated 1 small handful
1 tablespoon mixed herbs fresh, such as oregano, basil, parsley, thyme, marjoram, rosemary; or 1 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon sundried tomatoes finely chopped, up to 2 tablespoons as needed
1 tablespoon black olives finely chopped, up to 2 tablespoons as needed
1 tablespoon garlic oil or chilli, basil or rosemary, any flavored
flour, all-purpose for rolling out
olive oil for drizzling
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or other vegetable oil as your choice
1 medium onions finely chopped
4 cloves garlic crushed or minced, or to taste
1 each bay leaves
1 teaspoon oregano dried
400 grams tomatoes, canned chopped, 1 can
3 tablespoons tomato puree (passata)
sea salt to taste
black pepper freshly ground
4 1/2 ounces mozzarella cheese 120 grams
4 1/2 ounces gruyere cheese 120 grams
4 1/2 ounces blue cheese dolcelatte, 120 grams
2 ounces parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated 50 grams
2 ounces spinach cooked, 50 grams
1 pinch nutmeg freshly grated
1 teaspoon oregano dried
2 ounces mozzarella cheese 50 grams
parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated 1 handful
pine nuts 1 handful
1 large eggs broken in the center
pepperoni slices thin slices, as needed
onions thinly sliced, as needed
jalapeno pepper chopped, as needed
mozzarella cheese shredded, as needed
1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
pepperoni slices thin slices, place on one quarter
mushrooms thinly sliced, place on the second quarter
mozzarella cheese shredded, place on a third quarter
anchovy fillets plus some olives and capers, place on the last quarter
ham parma, a few slices as needed
mozzarella cheese shredded, as needed
sundried tomatoes chopped, as needed
basil fresh leaves, as needed
parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated or shaved, as needed
shrimp cooked, as needed
capers as needed
black olives sliced, as needed
red pepper flakes as needed
mozzarella cheese shredded, as needed
anchovy fillets canned, as needed

1
Make the base according to the package instructions, using both packets to make a double amount of dough.
2
The dough can be plain, but for a more flavorful pizza, add your chosen flavouring from the flavour choices in the ingredients list before any liquid is added.
3
Roll into 1 large pizza dough or 2 smaller ones, sit on a baking sheet and leave to rise in a warm place.
4
While the dough is rising, you can continue working on the tomato sauce and toppings.
5
To make the tomato sauce:
6
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan and gently cook the onion and garlic for 7 to 9 minutes until softened.
7
Stir in the remaining ingredients and simmer for about 10 minutes until it turns into a thick, spreadable sauce.
8
Season with salt and pepper, then remove the bay leaf.
9
Preheat the oven to 425F/220C/Gas 7.
10
Spread a generous amount of tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough(s), leaving a 1cm ( 1/2-inch) gap around the edge.
11
Add your favourite toppings (see above for some choices), drizzle with olive oil, then arrange in the oven for about 18 minutes or until the pizza crust is crisp and the topping is golden.
12
Cool for a few minutes and serve warm.

587

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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 49 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 each pizza dough, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated 1 small handful, 1 tablespoon mixed herbs fresh, such as oregano, basil, parsley, thyme, marjoram, rosemary; or 1 teaspoon dried, and more.

Yes, Homemade Pizza with Variations falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
587 kcal
Category
Seafood

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