Pepperoni Pizza with Red Onions and Banana Peppers
A classic homemade pizza topped with spicy pepperoni, sweet red onions, and tangy banana peppers, all under a blanket of melted mozzarella.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 oz pepperoni slices
- ½ medium red onion
- ½ cup banana peppers
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 475°F with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside. Roll out the 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch round.
- 2
Transfer dough to a piece of parchment paper. Brush the top with 1 tbsp olive oil, then spread 0.5 cup pizza sauce evenly, leaving a 1-inch border.
- 3
Sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella over the sauce. Arrange 3 oz pepperoni slices on top, then scatter 0.5 medium red onion (thinly sliced) and 0.5 cup banana peppers.
- 4
Slide the parchment with the pizza onto the hot stone or sheet. Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and browned in spots, about 12-15 minutes.
- 5
Let the pizza cool for 2 minutes, then slice and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- pizza stone or baking sheet
- rolling pin
- parchment paper
- knife
- cutting board
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