Spicy Pepperoni and Ricotta Pizza
This Spicy Pepperoni and Ricotta Pizza combines creamy ricotta with zesty spicy pepperoni and a delightful drizzle of hot honey, capturing the essence of homemade pizza.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pizza dough
- Spicy pepperoni slices
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Hot honey
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the rolled-out dough to a piece of parchment paper.
- Brush the dough lightly with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Spread a layer of creamy ricotta cheese over the dough.
- Distribute the spicy pepperoni slices evenly on top of the ricotta.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the pizza.
- Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle hot honey over the top.
- If desired, sprinkle red pepper flakes for extra heat and garnish with fresh basil.
- Slice your pizza and serve immediately.
Notes
For left-overs, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg