Pizza & Pasta Free recipe

Pepperoni Pizza

If you have never made Pepperoni Pizza at home, this is the version to start with: a classic pizza loaded with pepperoni and melted mozzarella. Plan on roughly 90 minutes from start to finish, and it serves 3.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 70 min Total: 90 min

90Minutes

3Servings

4.5Rating

MediumLevel

Why you'll love this recipe

Comes together in a single pan or pot, which keeps cleanup simple.
Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.
Built for contrast -- a crisp exterior with a tender, juicy interior.

Ingredients

Makes 3 servings

1 lb pizza dough
3/4 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella
4 oz sliced pepperoni
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

575Calories

49gFat

3gCarbs

32gProtein

Estimated from the ingredients above; actual values vary by brand and exact measurements.

Method

Step 1
Heat the oven to 500 degrees F with a baking sheet or stone inside for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Stretch the dough into a 12-inch round on floured parchment, pressing from the center outward.
Step 3
Spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a border for the crust.
Step 4
Scatter the mozzarella evenly, then lay the pepperoni on top.
Step 5
Brush the crust edge with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano.
Step 6
Slide onto the hot sheet and bake 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is golden and the pepperoni edges crisp up.
Step 7
Cool 2 minutes, slice, and serve.

Cook's tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Taste and adjust the seasoning right before serving -- salt levels vary a lot between brands of broth, sauce, and canned goods.
Prep all the ingredients before you start cooking; this one moves quickly once it is on the heat.

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