Ingredients
– 1 pre-made pizza dough
– 1 cup ricotta cheese
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 cup sliced pepperoni
– ½ cup marinara sauce
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating the Delicious Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza is easy if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
2. Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pre-made pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer to Baking Sheet: Place the rolled-out dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
4. Add Marinara Sauce: Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Spread Ricotta: Using a spoon, dollop the ricotta cheese over the marinara sauce, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
6. Sprinkle Mozzarella: Add the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the ricotta.
7. Arrange Pepperoni: Layer the sliced pepperoni evenly over the cheese.
8. Season the Pizza: Drizzle olive oil over the toppings and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
9. Bake: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Cool and Slice: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.
11. Garnish: Optionally, garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
These steps will guide you in creating a delicious pizza that is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 slices
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 18g