THICK CRUST PIZZA 
SAUCE:

2 tbsp. oil
1 med. onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tsp. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp. basil leaves
1 tsp. oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 to 4 tbsp. water
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (4 oz.) can (1/2 c.) mushrooms, stems & pieces, undrained

CRUST:

1 pkg. Pillsbury hot roll mix
1 c. warm water
1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
2 c. (8 oz.) Mozzarella cheese, shredded (or other cheese)

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Grease (not oil) 14-inch pizza pan or 15 x 10 inch jelly roll pan. In medium saucepan, cook onion and garlic (in oil) until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except crust ingredients. Simmer, covered, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. In large bowl, dissolve yeast from hot roll mix in water. Stir in flour mixture. Press dough into prepared pan forming a high rim around edge. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over crust; spoon on sauce and toppings, if desired. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese. Bake at 425 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

TIPS: Substitute Pillsbury prepared pizza crust mix for Pillsbury hot roll mix. Arrange one or more of the following toppings before sprinkling with Mozzarella cheese: Drained, browned ground beef, sausage, pepperoni, green peppers.

 

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