Pizza
Spicy Garlic Pepperoni Pan Pizza
On December 15, 2023 by userHere’s a delicious recipe for Spicy Garlic Pepperoni Pan Pizza:
Ingredients:
For the Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Olive oil for brushing
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
For the Spicy Garlic Oil:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to the highest temperature your oven can reach (usually around 475-500°F or 245-260°C).
2. Prepare the Pizza Dough:
- If using homemade pizza dough, roll it out to fit a well-greased 9 or 10-inch cast-iron skillet or baking pan. If using store-bought dough, follow the package instructions.
3. Make the Spicy Garlic Oil:
- In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Prepare the Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix pizza sauce, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the spice level according to your preference.
5. Assemble the Pizza:
- Brush the rolled-out pizza dough with the spicy garlic oil, reserving a little for drizzling later.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Add sliced pepperoni, black olives, and red onion on top.
6. Bake:
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Garnish and Serve:
- Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle the remaining spicy garlic oil over the top.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
- Allow the pizza to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your Spicy Garlic Pepperoni Pan Pizza! The combination of spicy garlic oil, pepperoni, and other toppings creates a flavorful and satisfying pizza experience.