Description
Pepperoni pizza is a timeless classic that brings joy to any gathering. With a golden, crispy crust topped with gooey mozzarella, rich marinara, and savory pepperoni, this homemade delight is sure to impress your family and friends. Perfect for game nights or cozy dinners, this recipe is easy to follow and allows for personal touches. Get ready to savor each delicious slice of comfort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup pizza sauce (preferably no added sugar)
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 6 oz high-quality pepperoni slices
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until it’s about 12 inches in diameter.
- Transfer the rolled dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone and spread a generous layer of pizza sauce evenly across the surface.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then layer on the pepperoni slices.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle with dried oregano and basil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before slicing into wedges and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg