Thin-Crust New York-Style Pizza with Mozzarella and Pepperoni

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

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A classic New York-style thin crust pizza with a crispy exterior, topped with rich tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and spicy pepperoni slices. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 24 minutes, pairs pizza dough, tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 2, 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: 9 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 600 cal/serving

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Ingredients

280 g pizza dough
90 g tomato sauce
140 g shredded mozzarella cheese
50 g pepperoni slices
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp dried oregano

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside to heat for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Roll out 280 g pizza dough on a lightly floured surface using a rolling pin to achieve a very thin crust approximately 3 mm thick and 12 inches in diameter.
Step 3: Transfer the dough to a pizza peel dusted with flour. Brush 1 tbsp olive oil lightly over the crust edges.
Step 4: Spread 90 g tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano over the sauce for flavor.
Step 5: Evenly distribute 140 g shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
Step 6: Arrange 50 g pepperoni slices uniformly over the cheese.
Step 7: Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 7-9 minutes until the crust edges are crisp and golden and cheese is melted with slight bubbling.
Step 8: Remove from oven, let cool for 2 minutes, then slice into 8 wedges and serve immediately.