Classic Pepperoni and Mushroom Thin-Crust Pizza

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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A traditional thin-crust pizza topped with zesty pepperoni, earthy mushrooms, and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs pizza dough, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 ball (12 inches) pizza dough
3/4 cup tomato sauce
7 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
1 oz grated Parmesan cheese
20 pieces pepperoni slices
1 cup sliced white mushrooms
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp optional crushed red pepper flakes
to taste salt
freshly ground, to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 475°F with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Roll out 1 ball of pizza dough to a 12-inch thin circle on a floured surface. Transfer to parchment paper.
Step 3: Spread 3/4 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
Step 4: Sprinkle 7 oz shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, then 1 oz grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 5: Arrange 20 pepperoni slices and 1 cup sliced white mushrooms evenly on top.
Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tsp dried oregano and, if desired, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes for heat.
Step 7: Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the toppings and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Step 8: Transfer pizza on parchment to the preheated stone and bake for 10-12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 9: Remove pizza from oven, let cool 2 minutes, slice, and serve.