Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni pizza is a classic comfort food that brings warmth and joy to any gathering. With its crispy crust, rich tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella, and spicy pepperoni, this homemade pizza is sure to delight your taste buds. Whether it’s for a cozy movie night or a lively game day, this recipe offers an easy way to create an irresistible dish that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 5 oz pepperoni slices
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Let the pizza dough rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch round.
- Spread marinara sauce over the dough, leaving space at the edges.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the sauce.
- Layer pepperoni slices across the cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil over the pizza.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with Parmesan if desired, cool slightly, and slice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg