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Salami & Peperonata Pizza Recipe & Guide
What is a Salami & Peperonata Pizza?
Salami & Peperonata Pizza is a celebration of bold, rustic flavours brought to life on a blistered wood-fired base. It begins with a rich tomato sauce and creamy fior di latte cheese, layered with slices of salami for a little spice. Sweet, slow-roasted capsicums add depth and colour, balanced by the briny bite of kalamata olives. To finish, it is topped with stracciatella cheese and fresh basil. This is modern Italian pizza at its best: comforting, generous, and full of personality.
Salami & Peperonata Pizza Recipe
Each bite delivers a balance of savoury, sweet, and creamy notes.
- Tomato base
- Fior di latte cheese
- Salami
- Mixed capsicums
- Kalamata olives
- Stracciatella cheese
- Basil
It is a dish that embodies the warmth of family-style cooking while giving you the chance to enjoy a true fusion Italian flavour combination at home.
Isabella’s Peperonata or Bell Pepper Pizza Tips & Tricks
- Roast your capsicums slowly to bring out their natural sweetness.
- Always drain olives well before adding them, to prevent excess brine on the pizza.
- Tear basil leaves by hand rather than cutting them to preserve their aroma.
- Add stracciatella cheese after baking so it stays creamy and fresh.
- For a wood-fired style finish, bake on a pizza stone or steel at the highest heat your oven allows.
Craving a traditional Wood fired Pizza?
There is something special about the way wood fire transforms a pizza. The heat creates a smoky flavour and a perfectly crisp base that you just cannot replicate at home. While this recipe is designed to be made in your own kitchen, nothing compares to the flavour and texture of a pizza pulled straight from a wood fire oven. If you are longing for that authentic experience, our restaurants are the perfect place to enjoy it.
Authentic Italian Pizza with Italian Street Kitchen
As much as we love sharing recipes, pizza is best enjoyed fresh from a wood-fired oven. At Italian Street Kitchen, our chefs create pizzas that stay true to tradition while embracing the energy of contemporary Italian dining.
Visit us and discover how Salami & Peperonata Pizza tastes when made by the people who do it every day, with passion and care.
Peperonata - Common Questions
What is Peperonata?
It is a traditional Italian dish of slow-cooked capsicums, olive oil, onions, and garlic, often served as a side or topping.
What can you use Peperonata for?
It works beautifully on pizza, but you can also enjoy it with pasta, grilled meats, or simply on toasted bread.
How to store the Peperonata?
Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last up to four days.
What can I use instead of ladyfinger cookies?
Peperonata tastes best within a few days, but it can also be frozen for longer storage.
Isabella’s Other Favourite Modern Italian Recipes
Keep exploring our Inspired by Nonna collection. These are modern Italian recipes that reimagine family traditions for today, blending seasonal produce with contemporary Italian technique and a touch of fusion Italian creativity. Browse the latest creations and check back often as we rotate new favourites each week.
