Simple Arrabiata Bread Pizza Recipe for Busy Days

Craving a pizza but don't have the time or energy to go the whole 9 yards? Let me help you out with this Bread Pizza recipe! It's quick, easy, and super customisable, so you can use whatever ingredients you have in your fridge. Use the Chilzo’s Arrabiata Sauce, and add toppings and bread of your choice to get that same delicious taste without all the fuss. Read on to learn how to satisfy that pizza craving in a jiffy. But first, let's do a deep dive into how this saucy dish came to rule the world!

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Pizza: A Food Fit for All

Flatbreads served with toppings were enjoyed by the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans! However, the pizza we know today, with the cheese and sauce, originated on the Italian western coast, in the city of Naples.

During the 18th- 19th centuries, Naples was booming. The city housed a populace that needed quick and affordable food. Takeaway, if you will. Pizza essentially became a food for the working class and was widely available with toppings like tomatoes, cheese, garlic, anchovies, and oil - reflecting the readily accessible ingredients of that time. It was a fast, affordable, and popular street food, often consumed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. So the next time somebody advises you against having pizza for breakfast give them a little history lesson!

Legend has it that in 1889, the King and Queen of Italy, bored with their usual high-class dishes, decided to try a pizza from a local pizzeria called Pizzeria Brandi (which still exists, btw). Their pizza was adorned with white cheese, red tomatoes, and fresh basil. The dish was later named the Margherita pizza, after the queen herself!

Pizza travelled across the seas when Italian migrants brought their favourite dish to the Americas. Lombardi’s in Manhattan holds the title of the earliest pizza place in the US and it is open to this day. Amusing as it sounds, when Lombardi’s changed locations, they took their well-seasoned oven with them!

As Italian-Americans settled across the country, pizza's popularity grew, leading to its spread across the country. Different regions in the US developed their unique styles of pizza, such as Chicago and New York, each with distinct characteristics. Later on, as it seems to happen a lot in terms of cultural and culinary exchange, the pizza spread across the world as a quintessential American dish!

Chilzo’s Arrabiata Sauce: The Saucy Solution to your Homemade Bread Pizza!

Arrabiata Sauce or Sugo all'arrabbiata is the perfect Italian companion that you’ve been looking for! Originating from the lively streets of Rome, this sauce is aptly named “angry” for its fiery hotness from the red chilli flakes. Our Arrabiata is a notch above others because we make it by slow-cooking the tomatoes for over 8 hours! Blending these tomatoes with a selection of top-quality Italian herbs and spices, each jar captures that true Italian taste.

Everything in our Arrabiata Sauce is completely natural, organic, and health-friendly. No added sugars, no unsafe ingredients – just pure deliciousness! It’s gluten-free, and vegan, with no trans fat or added sugars. A sauce that fits perfectly into any dietary preference.

Whether you're spicing up your Indian dishes or creating mouth watering Italian, our Arrabiata Sauce will be your go-to for a flavourful bite! 

Onto the Recipe!

Ingredients you will need:

• Chilzo’s Arrabiata Sauce
• Slices of bread (white or whole wheat)
• Your choice of toppings- onions, red and green bell peppers, olives
• Italian seasoning or dried oregano
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Butter

Follow these simple steps to make yourself some delicious Bread Pizza:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place the bread slices on a flat surface and cut off the edges. You can make the mature choice to not, but where’s the fun in that?
3. Spread a layer of Chilzo’s Arrabiata Sauce evenly over each slice of bread.
4. Top the sauced bread slices with your preferred toppings. I have used onions and bell peppers, you can be fancy and add pepperoni or sausage slices too.
5. Sprinkle Italian seasoning or dried oregano over the toppings for extra flavour.
6. Generously cover the toppings with shredded mozzarella cheese. Now is not
7. Add on some olives. So Italian!
8. Prepare your oven tray by lightly greasing it with butter.
9. Place the prepared bread in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese melts and the bread edges turn slightly crispy.
10. Once done, remove the bread pizzas from the oven, cool for a minute or two, and then slice them into smaller pieces if desired.