20-Minute Spicy Pepperoni Pizza
A crispy-bottomed pizza loaded with spicy pepperoni and melted mozzarella, ready in under 20 minutes. Use store-bought dough or naan to skip the rise and go straight to heat.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 475°F. If using pizza dough, stretch it gently into a 12-inch round on a baking sheet.
Step 2
Spread marinara sauce in a thin, even layer across the dough, leaving a 0.5-inch border.
Step 3
Scatter pepperoni slices evenly over the sauce, then sprinkle mozzarella on top.
Step 4
Dust the entire surface with red pepper flakes for heat and color.
Step 5
Bake until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden brown on the edges, 10–12 minutes.
Step 6
Remove from oven. Scatter fresh basil over the top if using. Cool 2 minutes, slice, and serve.
Tools you’ll need
- rimmed baking sheet or pizza pan
- oven
- cheese grater (if shredding fresh mozzarella)
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