Homemade Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza with Mozzarella

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Classic pizza with a crisp crust topped with spicy pepperoni, fresh mushrooms, and melted mozzarella cheese. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pizza dough, olive oil, pizza sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 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.
  2. Step 2: On a floured surface, roll out 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch circle about 1/4 inch thick. Transfer to a piece of parchment paper.
  3. Step 3: Brush the dough lightly with 1 tbsp olive oil, then spread 1/2 cup pizza sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a 1-inch border.
  4. Step 4: Evenly distribute 20 slices of pepperoni and 1 cup thinly sliced white mushrooms over the sauce.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese over the toppings, then dust with 1 tsp dried oregano and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes if using.
  6. Step 6: Slide the pizza on the parchment paper onto the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven, let rest for 3 minutes, then slice and serve.

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