Quick Pepperoni Pizza

Name: Quick Pepperoni Pizza
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 unit Pre-made pizza base (Medium size); 0.5 cup Pizza sauce (Approx. 120ml); 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese (Full-fat or part-skim); 0.5 cup Sliced pepperoni (Mini or regular slices); 1 teaspoon Dried oregano (Optional, for seasoning)

This recipe demonstrates how to quickly assemble and bake a delicious pepperoni pizza using a pre-made base and common ingredients. Perfect for a fast and satisfying meal, the video highlights the simple steps from spreading sauce to enjoying the final, cheesy product.

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Spreading the pizza sauce

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

27m

Cook Time

37m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

300

Calories

15g

Protein

35g

Carbs

12g

Fat

Pizza topped and ready for baking

Ingredients

Pre-made pizza base
(Medium size)
1 unit
Pizza sauce
(Approx. 120ml)
0.5 cup
Shredded mozzarella cheese
(Full-fat or part-skim)
1.5 cups
Sliced pepperoni
(Mini or regular slices)
0.5 cup
Dried oregano
(Optional, for seasoning)
1 teaspoon

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Freshly baked golden pizza

Instructions

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1
Preheat your oven to the recommended temperature for your pizza base (typically around 4250F / 2200C).
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Preheat your oven to the recommended temperature for your pizza base (typically around 4250F / 2200C).
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Allow adequate time for the oven to fully preheat to ensure an even bake and crispy crust.
2
Place the pre-made pizza base on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the base, leaving a small border for the crust.
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Place the pre-made pizza base on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the base, leaving a small border for the crust.
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Don't overload with sauce, as it can make the crust soggy.
3
Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce.
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Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce.
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For extra flavor, you can mix in a small amount of Parmesan cheese.
4
Arrange the sliced pepperoni evenly over the cheese. If using, sprinkle dried oregano over the toppings.
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Arrange the sliced pepperoni evenly over the cheese. If using, sprinkle dried oregano over the toppings.
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Ensure toppings are evenly distributed for consistent flavor in every bite.
5
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Keep an eye on the pizza as baking times can vary between ovens. Rotate if one side is browning faster.
6
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing into desired portions, and serve immediately.
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Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing into desired portions, and serve immediately.
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Allowing it to cool briefly helps the cheese set, preventing it from sliding off when sliced.