Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
2 unit

Pizza crust

round

1.5 block

Part skim lowfat milk Mozzarella

grated

2.5 unit

Chicken or turkey Italian sausage

ground

1 stick

Lo-salt pepperoni

sliced

1 jar

Prego sauce

salt to taste

0.75 pound

Mushrooms

nuked

1 unit

Spanish onion

medium, chopped

1 unit

Green pepper

medium, chopped

1 can

Black olives

large, sliced

1 can

Pepper rings

warm or medium, sliced

2 tsp

Sugar

rounded

0.25 tsp

Garlic powder

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
~2 min

Combine sugar and garlic powder in the Prego sauce jar.

Step 3
~2 min

Shake well and let stand, shaking occasionally.

Step 4
~2 min

Spread sauce evenly on both pizza crusts.

Step 5
~2 min

Grate the mozzarella cheese and distribute evenly over the sauce on both crusts.

Step 6
~2 min

Add pepperoni and Italian sausage.

Step 7
~2 min

Cook mushrooms until tender.

Step 8
~2 min

Let mushrooms cool slightly and place on pizzas.

Step 9
~2 min

Chop onion and green pepper, then add to pizzas.

Step 10
~2 min

Slice black olives and add to pizzas, along with sliced warm or medium peppers.

Step 11
~2 min

Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray.

Step 12
~2 min

Bake one pizza at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12-15 minutes.

Step 13
~2 min

Remove from oven, slice in half, separate halves slightly, and bake for another 10 minutes.

Step 14
~2 min

Repeat baking process for second pizza while eating.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 15
~2 min

Slice and serve pizza.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a pizza stone for a crispier crust.

Add fresh herbs like basil or oregano after baking.

Experiment with different vegetable toppings.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 min

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic knots
Caesar salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy/USA

Cultural Significance

Popular comfort food worldwide.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Pizza night
Game day
Birthday parties

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Game night
Weekend meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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