1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage
1 lg. green or red pepper (2 x 1/4 inch strips)
1 med. onion, thin sliced
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. thin pepperoni, thin strips
1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp. basil, crumbled
1 tsp. oregano, crumbled
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tube refrigerated pizza crust
1/2 c. pizza sauce
2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded Mozzarella
1. Preheat oven to hot (425 degrees).
2. Remove casings from sausage, crumble into large heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring often for 5 minutes, or until meat isn't pink. Reserve to plate lined with paper towels. Discard fat.
3. Saute peppers and onions in olive oil in same skillet over medium heat, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Add mushrooms, pepperoni, basil, oregano and black pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes. If too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons water.
4. Unroll pizza dough - place in well seasoned 9-10 inch cast iron skillet, stretching dough slightly to fit up sides about 1 inch. Roll 4 pointed corners inward slightly. Spread dough with 2 tablespoons pizza sauce. Spread 1/2 vegetable mix over sauce. Top with half the sausage. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Dot with 3 tablespoons sauce, put 1/2 the Mozzarella. Repeat layers.