Description
Savory Mediterranean “Tomato Herb Pepperoni Pizza” brings rustic Italian flavors to your kitchen with crisp crust and zesty toppings. Melted cheese, spicy pepperoni, and fresh herbs create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base:
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Cheese:
- 1 1/2 cups (340 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Primary Toppings:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) pepperoni slices
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) fresh basil leaves, chopped
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 475°F, positioning a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to intensify heat distribution.
- Gently stretch the dough on a lightly dusted surface into a circular shape approximately 12 inches wide.
- Ladle tomato sauce across the dough, maintaining a small perimeter for a crisp outer crust.
- Generously scatter oregano, basil, and garlic powder over the sauce layer to infuse aromatic herbs.
- Create a uniform cheese foundation using mozzarella, then artfully arrange pepperoni slices across the surface.
- Enhance flavor by delicately drizzling olive oil and sprinkling salt and pepper.
- Slide the prepared pizza carefully onto the preheated stone with smooth, confident movements.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust transforms into a golden-brown canvas and cheese melts into a bubbling landscape.
- Extract the pizza from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped basil for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Slice into wedges and serve immediately while the pizza radiates warmth and tantalizing aromas.
Notes
- Ensure your pizza stone or baking sheet is super hot before sliding the pizza in for a crispy, restaurant-style crust.
- Use a light hand when adding olive oil to prevent a greasy pizza surface that can make the bottom soggy.
- Fresh herbs make a massive difference – if possible, use freshly chopped basil and oregano instead of dried for brighter, more vibrant flavors.
- For a lighter version, swap traditional pepperoni with turkey pepperoni or thinly sliced vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers to reduce calories and add nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg