Description
A delightful homemade pizza recipe inspired by Costco’s famous pizza, featuring a crispy crust, gooey cheese, and savory toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
- Cornmeal or flour (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- If using store-bought dough, let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. If making homemade dough, prepare it according to your recipe and let it rise.
- On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a round shape, about 12-14 inches in diameter.
- Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a half-inch border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
- Distribute the sliced pepperoni, bell peppers, and black olives evenly over the cheese. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning on top.
- Lightly brush the exposed crust with olive oil.
- Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven or onto the pizza stone. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For gluten-free pizza, use gluten-free pizza dough.
- For a vegan option, substitute cheese with vegan cheese and use a plant-based pizza sauce.
- Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For reheating, place slices in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
- For a crispier crust, try pre-baking the dough for 5 minutes before adding sauce and toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Homemade Pizza, Costco Pizza, Pizza Recipe, Italian Cuisine