Hand-Tossed Pepperoni Pizza with Garlic Butter Crust

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A 10.5-inch individual pizza featuring rich tomato sauce, spicy pepperoni, and a garlic butter crust that adds a savory finish. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs pizza dough, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese shredded for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 1, 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: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 1 Italian cuisine 650 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside to heat for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: On a floured surface, stretch the pizza dough ball into a 10.5-inch round, gently pressing the edges to create a slightly raised rim.
  3. Step 3: Spread 1/3 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving the edges clear for the crust.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange 20 slices of pepperoni evenly atop the cheese.
  5. Step 5: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter with 2 minced garlic cloves until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Carefully remove the hot pizza stone from the oven and transfer the pizza onto it. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
  7. Step 7: Immediately brush the edges of the crust with the garlic butter mixture, then sprinkle 1/2 tsp dried oregano and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the pizza before slicing and serving.

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