Tuscan Pizza
It's pizza time! This Italian-style pizza features chunks of sausage and strips of green and red bell peppers.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb sweet or spicy Italian sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 Tbs olive or vegetable oil
- 2 large onions, cut into narrow wedges
- 1 large green pepper, cut into narrow strips
- 1 large red pepper, cut into narrow strips
- 1 1/2 cups bottled pasta sauce
- 1 11-inch prepared pizza crust
- 1 8 oz bag shredded mixed cheese
- Oregano (optional)
Directions
- Place sausage slices in skillet with oil and sauté about 3 minutes, turning once during cooking. Remove from pan.
- Add onion and pepper strips to the pan and sauté for 10 minutes over medium heat until tender.
- Spread pasta sauce on pizza crust. Sprinkle with half the cheese and top with sausage and onion mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and oregano, if desired.
- Bake in pre-heated 425°F oven for about 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and crust is golden.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 1281
Calories from Fat 744 (58%)
(124%)Total Fat 81g
(185%)Saturated Fat 37g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
(64%)Cholesterol 192mg
(107%)Sodium 2573mg
(23%)Potassium 817mg
Total Carbohydrate 76g
(16%)Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 11g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(113%)Protein 56g
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