Spicy Pep Pep Recipe
red sauce, cheese blend, pepperoni, fresh jalapeño, hot honey drizzle
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Sauce
- 1
Cook the Sauce
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add crushed tomatoes, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- 2
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld together.
Assembling the Pizza
- 3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). This high temperature will help achieve a crispy crust.
- 4
Spread the Sauce
On a pizza crust (store-bought or homemade), spread an even layer of the prepared spicy red sauce, leaving a small border around the edge.
- 5
Add Cheese
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the sauce.
- 6
Layer on Toppings
Distribute pepperoni slices and fresh jalapeños over the cheese.
- 7
Drizzle with Hot Honey
Drizzle hot honey evenly over the toppings for an added kick of sweetness.
Baking the Pizza
- 8
Bake
Carefully place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- 9
Cool and Slice
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice into pieces and serve while hot.