Pepperoni Recipe
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni pecorino romano
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Cheese
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Sauce
In a saucepan, heat the tomato sauce over medium heat. Stir occasionally and let it simmer for about 5-10 minutes until heated through.
Assembling the Pizza
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it's hot enough for the pizza.
- 3
Spread the Sauce
Spread the heated tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add the Cheese
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the tomato sauce, followed by the grated Pecorino Romano cheese.
- 5
Top with Pepperoni
Evenly distribute the pepperoni slices over the cheese layer.
Baking
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- 7
Cool and Slice
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing into wedges.
