Wood-Fired Spicy Pepperoni and Jalapeño Pizza

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

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A bold pizza combining spicy pepperoni and fresh jalapeño slices on a blistered thin crust with melted mozzarella and tomato sauce. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs pizza dough, San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, shredded for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 750 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: 2 min Serves 1 Italian cuisine 750 cal/serving

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Ingredients

250 g pizza dough
90 g San Marzano tomato sauce
110 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
80 g sliced pepperoni
1 medium fresh jalapeño, thinly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tbsp cornmeal for dusting

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to the highest setting possible (900°F ideal) with a pizza stone or steel inside for a minimum of 45 minutes.
Step 2: Dust your work surface with 1 tbsp cornmeal, then stretch 250 g pizza dough into a 10.5-inch round, leaving a slightly thicker edge for the crust.
Step 3: Spread 90 g San Marzano tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
Step 4: Sprinkle 110 g shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Step 5: Evenly arrange 80 g sliced pepperoni on top, followed by thin slices from 1 medium fresh jalapeño.
Step 6: Sprinkle 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes and drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the toppings.
Step 7: Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or steel and bake for 60-90 seconds until the crust is puffed, blistered, and the cheese is bubbling.
Step 8: Remove from oven, let cool for 2 minutes, slice, and serve.