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Pizza ai Piselli with green peas and cheese
Green pea and cheese Italian pizza

Spring Green Pea & Parmesan Pizza

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
While many might shy away from peas on pizza, in parts of Italy, this combination is a herald of spring. The meeting of tender, sweet green peas and salty, sharp cheese creates a sophisticated flavor balance that goes far beyond standard toppings. The secret lies in the play of textures: crunchy crust, creamy melting cheese, and peas that pop like tiny, fresh bombs.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 720 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet or pizza stone
  • Rolling pin
  • Pot for blanching peas

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) with convection fan, and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the pizza dough thin on a floured surface, leaving a small rim at the edges.

Tip: Roll the dough at room temperature; cold dough is stiff and will snap back.
2 ✓

Drop the green peas into boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes, just until bright green, then immediately drain and rinse with cold water. Let dry completely.

Tip: Shocking in cold water stops the cooking, so the peas don't turn mushy and keep their vibrant color (chlorophyll preservation).
3 ✓

Spread the tomato sauce over the dough in circular motions, leaving the rim free. Season with salt and pepper.

Tip: The sauce shouldn't be too watery, or it will soak the dough before it bakes.
4 ✓

Scatter the dried peas over the dough, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan.

Tip: The salty Parmesan balances the sweetness of the peas.
5 ✓

Tear the mozzarella and distribute evenly, then drizzle the pizza with a thin stream of olive oil.

Tip: The cheese fat and oil protect the toppings from drying out in the hot oven.
6 ✓

Slide into the hot oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese bubbles and browns, and the crust is golden and crisp.

Tip: High heat suddenly expands gas bubbles in the dough, creating an airy crust.
7 ✓

Remove from oven, let rest for a minute, then serve garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Tip: Always add basil after baking, otherwise it blackens and loses aroma from the heat.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the center soggy?
You likely used too much tomato sauce, or the peas weren't dry enough when added.
Can I use canned peas?
Ideally, no. Their texture is too mushy and the flavor isn't fresh. Frozen peas are a much better choice.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Pizza Dough (rested)
  • 3.5 oz Green Peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 7 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 oz Parmesan Cheese
  • 2/3 cup Pizza Sauce (thick)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 10 leaves Fresh Basil
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper