Classic Pepperoni Recipe
Sliced pepperoni, 5-cheese blend, marinara sauce, and basil chiffonade.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Basil
Wash the fresh basil leaves under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel. Stack the leaves, roll them tightly, and slice them into thin strips to create a chiffonade.
- 2
Prepare the Marinara Sauce
In a small saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat until it is warmed through. Stir occasionally to ensure it doesn't stick to the pan.
Assembly
- 3
Layer the Ingredients
On a large serving plate or in a shallow dish, start by spreading an even layer of warm marinara sauce as the base.
- 4
Add the Pepperoni
Evenly distribute the sliced pepperoni over the marinara sauce, ensuring that each bite will have pepperoni.
- 5
Top with Cheese
Sprinkle the 5-cheese blend generously over the pepperoni, covering it completely.
- 6
Finish with Basil
Finally, sprinkle the basil chiffonade over the top of the cheese layer for added flavor and presentation.