Sweet and Spicy Tomato Basil Pepperoni Pizza.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 1/4 cup basil pesto, homemade or store bought
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1 cup torn mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded fontina cheese
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, sliced, seeded if desired
- 2 ounces thinly sliced hot soppressata or spicy pepperoni
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- honey, for drizzling
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet with olive oil.
- 2. On a lightly floured surface, push/roll the pizza dough out until it is pretty thin (about a 10-12 inch circle). Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet. Spread the dough with tomatoes and pesto. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes. Add the cheeses, jalapeño, and soppressata.
- 3. Transfer to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden.
- 4. Remove the pizza from the oven and top with fresh basil and a drizzle of honey. Enjoy!
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