Marinara/ Mozzarella/ Pepperoni/ Fresh Mozzarella/ Olives Recipe
A classic marinara pizza topped with savory pepperoni, creamy fresh mozzarella, and briny olives for a deliciously bold flavor.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Pizza Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pizza Dough
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- 2
Add Marinara Sauce
Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the surface of the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Layer the Cheeses
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the marinara sauce. Place slices of fresh mozzarella evenly on top.
- 4
Add Pepperoni and Olives
Distribute the pepperoni slices and sliced black olives over the cheese layer.
- 5
Season and Drizzle
Drizzle olive oil over the top and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add fresh basil leaves for extra flavor.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice it, and serve hot.
