Description
This pizza combines the rich flavors of sweet tomatoes, spicy pepperoni, and fresh basil for a bold and delightful bite.
Ingredients
1 prepared pizza dough
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1/2 cup sweet cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup pepperoni slices
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
2. Roll out pizza dough on parchment paper to desired thickness.
3. Brush dough lightly with olive oil. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
4. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over sauce.
5. Top with cherry tomatoes and pepperoni slices.
6. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
7. Transfer pizza with parchment to the hot oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
8. Drizzle with honey, then scatter fresh basil over the top.
9. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
Adjust the level of red pepper flakes and honey to suit your heat and sweetness preference.
Use fresh basil after baking to preserve its flavor and color.
Pairs wonderfully with a chilled soda or sparkling water.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: pepperoni pizza, spicy pizza, tomato basil pizza, sweet and spicy pizza