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Pepperoni Pizza, a American recipe
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Pepperoni Pizza

Classic Italian-American pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni.

By CuocoMitra · Published · Updated 5 June 2026

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Total time
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Serves
4
Per serving
534kcal
Difficulty
easy

Pepperoni Pizza is a easy American recipe that serves 4 and takes 45 minutes (20 minutes prep, 25 minutes cooking). It uses 4 ingredients across 5 steps. Each serving provides about 533.66 calories.

Ingredients

4 ingredients for 4 servings. Open any ingredient for its nutrition detail.

  • Plain Pizza DoughFresh or store-bought400 g

    PLAIN PIZZA DOUGH

    Crusts & Doughbranded

    In this recipe: 400 g, Fresh or store-bought

    Per 100 g

    Calories263 kcal
    Protein7.02g
    Carbs43.9g
    Fat5.26g
    Fiber1.8g

    Common portions

    0.125 DOUGH 1 undetermined57 g
    BaseCarrierStarch sourceNeutralYeastyMild
  • Canned Tomato SauceUse your favorite brand200 ml

    Tomato products, canned, sauce

    Vegetables and Vegetable Productssr_legacy

    In this recipe: 200 ml, Use your favorite brand

    Per 100 g

    Calories24 kcal
    Protein1.2g
    Carbs5.31g
    Fat0.3g
    Fiber1.5g

    Common portions

    cup 1 undetermined245 g
    Base sauceAcidUmami builderSweetSourUmami
  • Nonfat Mozzarella CheeseShredded200 g

    Mozzarella cheese

    Milk and milk productsFermented milk products

    In this recipe: 200 g, Shredded

    Per 100 g

    Calories141 kcal
    Protein31.7g
    Carbs3.5g
    Fat0g
    Fiber1.8g

    Common portions

    cup, shredded 1 undetermined113 g
    Main proteinFat sourceBinderMildMilkyTangy
  • PepperoniSliced150 g

    PEPPERRONI

    Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cutssr_legacy

    In this recipe: 150 g, Sliced

    Per 100 g

    Calories500 kcal
    Protein28.6g
    Carbs7.14g
    Fat39.3g
    Fiber3.6g

    Common portions

    1 g28 g
    Flavor enhancerToppingFat sourceSpicyUmamiSmoky

What you’ll need

3 tools across 5 steps.

  • oven (with grill function)Essentialsteps 1, 4
  • Rolling pinstep 1
  • Pizza cutterstep 5

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.

    On a lightly floured countertop, stretch or roll out the 400 g pizza dough of pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape.

    For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5-7 minutes before adding toppings.

    Timer: 10 minoven (with grill function)Rolling pin
  2. 2

    Add Sauce and Cheese

    Spread the 200 ml tomato sauce of tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.

    Sprinkle the 200 g mozzarella of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

    Don't overload the pizza with sauce, as it can make the crust soggy.

    Timer: 5 min
  3. 3

    Add Pepperoni

    Arrange the 150 g pepperoni of pepperoni slices evenly over the mozzarella cheese.

    For a spicier pizza, use a spicier variety of pepperoni.

    Timer: 5 min
  4. 4

    Bake the Pizza

    Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet in the oven.

    Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

    Keep a close eye on the pizza while it's baking to prevent the crust from burning.

    Bake: 15 minoven (with grill function)
  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing.

    Slice and serve immediately.

    Garnish with fresh basil or oregano for added flavor.

    Timer: 3 minPizza cutter

Nutrition

Per serving, across 4 servings.

Nutrition for Pepperoni Pizza, per serving and for the whole recipe
NutrientPer servingWhole recipe
Calories533.7 kcal2134.6 kcal
Protein34.2 g136.9 g
Carbohydrates51.1 g204.5 g
Fat20.2 g80.6 g
Fibre4.8 g19.4 g
Sodium1646.3 mg6585.2 mg

Computed from the matched ingredient data rather than entered by hand, with 100% of ingredients matched. Treat it as a close estimate, not a clinical figure.

How it tastes

Heat 2 of 5from pepperoniSavoryUmamiSaltySpicyTangyHerbaceous
Salty
4 out of 5
Sweet
1 out of 5
Sour
2 out of 5
Umami
4 out of 5
Spicy
2 out of 5
Herbal
2 out of 5
Rich
4 out of 5

Texture

ChewyCrispyMeltySoft

Mood

Comfort foodIndulgentFamily styleQuick easy

Good for

LunchDinnerSnackPartyLate night

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Questions about this recipe

How long does Pepperoni Pizza take to make?
About 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many calories are in Pepperoni Pizza?
Roughly 533.66 calories per serving, based on 4 servings. Each serving also has 34.23g protein, 51.13g carbohydrates, 20.16g fat. These figures are computed from the matched ingredient data rather than entered by hand.
Is Pepperoni Pizza vegetarian or vegan?
No. This recipe contains meat, poultry or seafood, so it is neither vegetarian nor vegan.
What equipment do I need for Pepperoni Pizza?
oven (with grill function). Every tool the recipe calls for is listed above with the steps that use it.
How spicy is Pepperoni Pizza?
It registers 2 out of 5 on heat. The heat comes from pepperoni.

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