Although I was inspired to share this post since February 9 is National Pizza Day, most people don’t need a special day to celebrate the tasty Italian-inspired, savory pie. In fact, pizza is a perennial favorite for many families, including ours! And this homemade version works perfectly on weekdays or weekends.
SET UP
Typically, we make multiple pizzas about once every five or six weeks as a family–wheat crust and gluten-free versions. But sometimes my husband can’t help himself and takes on the pizza assembly activity just because. It’s such a convenient and delicious crowd pleaser! We often crave this fun culinary treat on any given Friday night. Here’s how we put all together:
ELEMENTS
Ready-made pizza crust (wheat, cauliflower or other gluten-free version)
Pizza Sauce (recipe below)
3/4 lb. mozzarella, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan, grated
Toppings
4 oz, uncured pepperoni turkey
12 oz, Italian chicken sausage
1 onion, sliced 1/2 rings
1 green pepper/red pepper, sliced
1/2 pound mushrooms, (10-12) sliced
BUILD
- Place crust on baking sheet.
- Spoon pizza sauce in circular motion, covering curst to the edge.
- Sprinkle parmesan over sauce.
- Layer mozzarella.
- Top with desired toppings.
Sauce
8 oz. can tomato sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
Salt, to taste
COMBINE
- Simmer sauce ingredients above over medium heat about five minutes, Cool before spooning over crust.
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- Chicken sausage & turkey pepperoni
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- Mushroom, Onions & Peppers
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- Mushroom & peppers
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- Pepperoni & peppers
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- Mushroom and cheese
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- Multi-toppings
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- Pepperoni & mushrooms
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- Mushroom, Onions & Peppers on Cauliflower crust
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