Ingredients
1 batch Best Pizza Dough1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 cup pizza sauce4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 medium red onion, sliced1 medium green pepper, chopped2 cups sliced fresh mushroomsOptional: Grated Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes and fresh oregano leaves
Preparation
Divide dough in half. With greased fingers, pat each half onto an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
Spread pizza sauce over crusts. Top with cheese, onion, green pepper, mushrooms and sausage. Bake at 400° until golden brown and cheese is bubbling, 12-15 minutes. If desired, top with grated Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes and fresh oregano leaves.
