Pepperoni Pizza
This classic pepperoni pizza features a crispy crust topped with rich tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and savory pepperoni slices. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun gathering with friends, this pizza is sure to satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your preferred thickness. Transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza peel if using a stone.
- Brush the dough with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Scatter the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then layer the pepperoni slices on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and garnish with fresh basil if desired before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg