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515 cal21g protein57g carbs21g fat950mg sodium
Estimated, per serving — stays per-serving no matter how many you cook for.
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Classic Pepperoni Pizza
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Comfort Food20 minBeginner friendly
Serves−2+· written for 2 — change it and the ingredients follow
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Ingredients
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store-bought pizza dough1 lb
marinara saucemarinara, or a jarred pizza sauce — not a sweet spaghetti sauce, which bakes thick and sweet on a pizza base0.75 cups
garlicminced1 clove
whole milk mozzarellashredded8 oz
pepperoni slices3 oz
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Goes well withMost sides finish faster than the main — start the quick ones last so everything lands hot.
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Steps
1Preheat oven to 475°F and place pizza stone on the middle rack for at least 10 minutes.
2Stir minced garlic into marinara sauce and let sit while oven heats.
3Stretch or press dough into a 12-inch round on parchment paper; transfer parchment to pizza stone.
4Spread garlic marinara evenly over dough, leaving a 0.5-inch border; top with mozzarella and pepperoni.
5Bake 12–14 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
6Cool 2 minutes, slice, and serve.