Classic Pizza Italiano
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 lb. bulk Italian sausage (or links with casing removed)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced green pepper (optional)
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 (12-inch) pizza crust or Italian bread shell
- 1/2 cup pizza or marinara sauce
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1-1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Fancy Shredded Pizza Double Cheese®
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Cook sausage, onion and, if desired, green pepper in large nonstick skillet 5 minutes on medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook 5 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings.
- 2
Place pizza crust on foil-lined baking sheet. Combine pizza sauce and pepper flakes, if desired; spread evenly over crust. Top with sausage mixture; sprinkle with basil and cheese.
- 3
Bake in preheated 425°F oven 12 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
SUMMARY
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: Serves: 4
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See Nutrition Facts
Serves: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 457
Total Fat 28.8g
Saturated Fat 13.4g
Trans Fat 11.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g
Cholesterol 70g
Sodium 1282g
Carbohydrates 23g
Protein 27g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Vitamin A 36g
Vitamin C 7g
Calcium 402g
Iron 2g
