Spicy Garlic & Chile Infused Pizza

1. Preheat Broiler and Toast Crust

First, preheat your broiler. While it’s warming up, take your parbaked pizza crust and place it under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes. This brief broiling will lightly toast the crust, enhancing its texture and flavor. You’ll know it’s ready when the crust is lightly toasted and fully set.

2. Drizzle Olive Oil

Once your crust is perfectly toasted, remove it from the broiler and drizzle 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil evenly over it. The olive oil will soak into the crust, adding richness and helping to carry the flavors of the other toppings.

3. Add Toppings

Next, scatter the thinly sliced garlic over the crust. The garlic’s thin slices will release a robust aroma and a spicy warmth as they cook. After the garlic, sprinkle the thinly sliced chile and fresh Italian parsley leaves evenly over the top. The chile adds a kick of heat, while the parsley provides a fresh, herbaceous note that balances the spice.

4. Cut and Serve

Finally, cut the pizza into 6 slices and serve it hot. The combination of the spicy chile, fragrant garlic, and fresh parsley on a perfectly toasted crust makes for a quick yet incredibly flavorful pizza. Enjoy your creation!