Quick Kids' Pizza

Chiara Manni
Mom of one human and one furry baby. Career in tech in the California Bay Area, but born and raised in Italy. Foodie at heart.
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Updated: 8/20/2020

Pre-made dough and simple homemade sauce from pantry ingredients ensure a pizza that's both quick and good.

Refrigerated pizza dough and a microwave sauce make home-made pizza quick work.

25 min Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min
Serves: 4 Save

Ingredients (10)

  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 (13-ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2 ounce pepperoni

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Combine onion, garlic and oil in a 4-cup glass measuring cup. Microwave at HIGH 30 to 40 seconds. Add tomato sauce and oregano; microwave 2 1/2 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper. Remember to use hot mitts when removing cup from microwave.
  3. Divide dough into 4 pieces. Flatten each to a 6-inch circle and place on a large baking sheet. Spread sauce on dough; sprinkle with mozzarella and top with pepperoni. Bake 10 minutes or until bubbling. Serves 4.

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