Description
Sweet and Spicy Tomato Basil Pepperoni Pizza brings a delightful combination of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With a crispy crust topped with zesty pepperoni, fresh basil, and a rich tomato sauce, this pizza is perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to cozy nights in. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings, it’s an irresistible dish that promises to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup spicy pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tsp olive oil
- red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone and spread marinara sauce evenly over the base.
- Scatter torn basil leaves over the sauce, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously on top.
- Layer spicy pepperoni slices over the cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg