Nduja & Chives Pizza
Today we’re excited to bring you a fiery yet refined twist with our Nduja & Chives Pizza.
Nduja is a spreadable Calabrian pork sausage with a spicy, smoky flavour, perfect for those who enjoy bold and robust tastes. Its heat is beautifully tempered by the creaminess of fresh mozzarella, adding a rich, indulgent texture to the pizza. The Grana Padano brings a nutty undertone that complements the spiciness of the Nduja, creating a well-rounded bite.
To finish, fresh chives add a subtle onion-like flavour and a refreshing contrast to the pizza’s hearty base. This simple herb brings a pop of brightness, enhancing the depth of the pizza without overpowering the Nduja.
The combination of these ingredients creates a bold, beautifully balanced, and satisfying pizza.
Nduja with Chives Pizza
Equipment
- Outdoor Pizza Oven, Pizza Steel, or Stone (if using a home oven)
- 1 Pizza Peel
- 1 sauce ladle
- 1 wooden chopping board or peel for prep and serving
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough ball
- 1 ladle of pizza sauce
- Fresh mozzarella cheese
- Grana padano cheese
- Nduja
- Fresh chives
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Follow any of our dough recipes. You will need to prepare the dough at least 24 hours ahead of time.
- Prepare Sauce: We recommend our standard pizza sauce which is versatile, simple to make and is perfect for Neapolitan style pizzas. Spice up this sauce however you like, remember the best part about making pizza is the creative process!
- Prepare Cheese: Place your fresh mozzarella in a container or bowl with a paper towel at the bottom to allow some of the water to drain. Finely grate the grana padano. Set aside.
- Prepare Chives: Roughly chop the fresh chives. Set aside.
- Preheat Oven: If using an outdoor pizza like an Ooni pizza oven, aim for a temperature of 450-500°C at the center of your pizza stone. Use an infrared thermometer to ensure accuracy. It should take around 25-30 minutes to reach temperature.For a home oven, using a pizza steel or stone, place the stone or steel inside the oven and preheat to the highest temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Base: On a lightly floured surface, stretch out the dough by hand according to the steps outlined in our dough recipe. Once you're happy with the shape of the base, lightly dust your pizza peel and transfer the dough onto the peel.
- Assemble Pizza: Assemble the pizza by spreading a ladle of sauce in a circular motion, starting from the center and working outwards. Add a generous sprinkle of grana padano cheese, distribute pieces of mozzarella cheeses evenly across the dough, ensuring the pieces are about 2 cm in diameter and at least 1.5 cm apart. Add liberal amounts of Nduja pieces.
- Bake Your Pizza:If you're using an outdoor pizza oven, launch the pizza into the oven and bake for 60-90 seconds. Keep an eye on the pie and rotate every 10-15 seconds to ensure even cooking and to avoid burning.For a home oven with a pizza steel or stone, the bake time should be around 7-10 minutes.
- Serving: Once the pizza is done, remove it from the oven and place it on a serving board. Sprinkle chopped chives on top. Now it's time to enjoy your delicious nduja pizza with chives!
