Description
Indulge in a delicious homemade pepperoni pizza that’s easy to make and perfect for gatherings. This cheesy delight will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- If using store-bought dough, let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Roll out homemade dough to a 12-inch circle.
- Spread marinara sauce evenly across the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce.
- Arrange sliced pepperoni on top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning and drizzle olive oil over the pizza.
- Transfer to a baking stone or sheet pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix different cheeses such as provolone or add vegetables like bell peppers or olives.
- Ensure your oven is properly preheated for the best crust texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg