Spicy Pepperoni & Sweet Pepper Pizza Recipe Is Better Than Takeout + Perfect for a Crowd
Bake it in a sheet pan with a homemade marinara sauce!
Who’s ready for pizza night? Enjoy a slice of happiness with this pepperoni & sweet pepper pizza recipe. We love sharing new pie variations, and this one combines spicy pepperoni slices and mini sweet peppers layered over gooey mozzarella cheese. And the best part: It all starts with an easy homemade marinara sauce using crushed tomatoes, garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes. Why? Because everything takes better made from scratch! And this sauce takes only 30 minutes to make and can fill two pies, so double the fixings for a crowd or save the extra for another time.
Remember to stretch the dough along the edges of the pan and prick with a fork to release steam. If you’ve ever been frustrated with dough that doesn’t stretch like you want, here’s a tip: On a floured surface, press the dough out, then working from center out, roll until it gets slightly larger. Drape it over one loosely gripped fist. Letting the weight of the dough do the work, gently stretch it with your hands to the desired size.
Do you love pizza? We have more fun recipes to try including Pizza Toast and Dessert Pizza.
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- ½ tsp. dried oregano
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ⅛ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (16 oz.) pkg. refrigerated pizza dough, at room temp.
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- 4 mini sweet peppers, sliced crosswise
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ⅓ cup sliced pepperoni
- Fresh oregano (optional)
Instructions
PrintIn pot, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook 30 sec. Add tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper flakes. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, 30 min. Transfer to bowl; cool.
Place oven racks in lower third and center of oven. Heat oven to 450°F. Coat 15¼"x 10¼" rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Stretch dough to fit baking sheet; prick dough with fork. Bake on lower oven rack until golden, 6–7 min.
Spread crust with ¾ cup sauce. Top with 1 cup cheese, peppers, onion, pepperoni, then remaining cheese. Bake on center rack until baked through, 12–15 min. If desired, top with fresh oregano.
Nutrition
- Calories: 590
- Fat: 25 gram
- Saturated Fat: 10 gram
- Protein: 25 gram
- Carbohydrate: 64 gram
- Fiber: 5 gram
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
- Sugar: 10 gram
- Sodium: 1,340 mg
