Perfect Pepperoni Recipe
tomato sauce, sprinkled with garlic, topped with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese, finished with fresh parmesan
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 2
Add Sauce and Garlic
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle the minced garlic over the sauce.
- 3
Add Toppings
Layer the pepperoni slices evenly across the sauce. Then, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the pepperoni.
- 4
Bake the Pizza
Drizzle olive oil over the top, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- 5
Finish with Parmesan
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and immediately sprinkle fresh parmesan cheese on top. Optionally, add fresh basil for additional flavor.
- 6
Slice and Serve
Let the pizza cool for a couple of minutes before slicing it into wedges. Serve warm.