Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed (see Note)
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into -inch strips
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 pound store-bought pizza dough
• 3/4 cup pizza or spaghetti sauce
• 1 1/2 cup (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a 12-inch deep-dish pizza pan with cooking spray.

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, pepper, and onion 6 to 8 minutes, or until no pink remains in sausage and vegetables are tender, stirring constantly; drain and set aside.

Using your fingertips or heel of your hand, spread dough so it covers bottom of pan and comes three-quarters of the way up sides. Spread spaghetti sauce over dough; top with sausage mixture, then cheese.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until crust is crisp and brown. Cut and serve.

Notes:
Not crazy about the hot stuff? Use a milder sausage for the same super Chicago taste.