Spinach and Pepperoni Stuffed Pizza: A Delicious Deep Dish Delight
A delicious deep dish pizza stuffed with spinach and pepperoni that will delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until frothy.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt. Combine with yeast mixture and knead into a dough.
- Let the dough rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the dough and place it in a deep-dish pizza pan.
- Layer mozzarella cheese, spinach, and pepperoni on top. Spread marinara sauce over the filling.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Italian herbs to the dough.
- Use a mix of cheeses for a richer taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg