Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza
A classic homemade pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, and earthy mushrooms, finished with fresh arugula and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 20g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 20 slices pepperoni slices
- 1 cup mushrooms
- 1 cup arugula
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 475°F with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- 2
Roll out dough on floured surface to a 12-inch round.
- 3
Spread tomato sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- 4
Sprinkle mozzarella over sauce, then arrange pepperoni and mushrooms on top.
- 5
Transfer pizza to hot stone or sheet and bake until crust is golden and cheese bubbles, 12-15 minutes.
- 6
Top with fresh arugula and drizzle with olive oil before slicing.
Tools you’ll need
- pizza stone or baking sheet
- rolling pin
- pizza cutter
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