Thin-Crust Pepperoni Pizza with Mozzarella and Tomato Sauce

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This classic Italian-style pizza combines a thin, crisp crust with rich tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and spicy pepperoni slices for a fast and satisfying meal. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, warm water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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: 80 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 650 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tsp active dry yeast in 150 ml warm water (about 40°C) and let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 250 g all-purpose flour and 1/2 tsp salt. Add the yeast mixture and 2 tbsp olive oil, then knead the dough for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Step 3: Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  4. Step 4: Preheat the oven to 230°C (450°F). Roll the dough out on a floured surface into a 30 cm diameter circle.
  5. Step 5: Spread 100 ml tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 2 cm border around the edge.
  6. Step 6: Tear 150 g mozzarella cheese into small pieces and scatter over the sauce, then evenly layer 50 g pepperoni slices on top.
  7. Step 7: Transfer the pizza to a baking tray or stone and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

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