Pepperoni Recipe
House red sauce, parmesan, mozzarella, and herbs.
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Cheese and Toppings
Method
Sauce Preparation
- 1
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- 3
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Mix well.
- 4
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Assembling the Pepperoni
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
- 6
Prepare a Baking Sheet
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- 7
Spread the Sauce
Once the sauce is ready, spread a generous amount over your pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 8
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, followed by the grated parmesan cheese.
- 9
Layer Pepperoni
Distribute the pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Garnish and Serve
If desired, garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving. Enjoy your homemade pepperoni pizza!
