Description
Mouthwatering Meatball Pepperoni Pizza combines classic Italian flavors with hearty comfort. Savory meatballs and spicy pepperoni create a delicious symphony that brings warmth to your dinner table and satisfies deep hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) pizza dough
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) marinara sauce
- 1 cup (240 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Meat Toppings:
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) cooked meatballs, sliced
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) sliced pepperoni
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Dust a clean work surface with flour and gently stretch the pizza dough into a thin, even round shape.
- Carefully transfer the stretched dough onto a preheated baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Use a ladle to spread a smooth, even layer of marinara sauce across the entire surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Generously distribute mozzarella cheese over the sauce, ensuring complete and consistent coverage.
- Strategically place sliced meatballs and pepperoni across the cheese layer, creating an appetizing arrangement.
- Sprinkle a delicate blend of Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and garlic powder over the toppings for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Position the pizza in a 450°F (230°C) oven and bake for 13-14 minutes, monitoring the crust’s golden transformation and cheese’s bubbling texture.
- Carefully remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing into wedges.
- Serve immediately while the pizza is piping hot and the cheese remains wonderfully melted.
Notes
- Prep meatballs ahead of time to reduce overall cooking stress and ensure they’re perfectly cooked before topping the pizza.
- Use homemade marinara sauce for a richer, more authentic flavor profile that elevates the entire pizza experience.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional pizza dough with cauliflower crust or a pre-made gluten-free pizza base to accommodate dietary needs.
- Experiment with additional herbs like fresh basil or red pepper flakes to customize the flavor and add a personal touch to your pizza.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg