ITALIAN SAUSAGE TOPPING FOR PIZZA

1 1/2 lb Italian sausage
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp fennel seed
1 can (28-oz) crushed plum tomatoes
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tsp basil
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1 lb mozzarella cheese, grated
2 (13-14-inch) pizza crusts, partially baked

Remove sausage from casing. In a large frying pan, brown sausage in oil with onions, garlic and fennel seed. Cook until sausage is brown and onion is tender. Drain all liquid from pan.

Add tomatoes (do not drain), Parmesan cheese, basil and oregano. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

Spoon half of topping onto each par-baked crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Bake at 450 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

Fills two 13-14 inch pizza crusts
Servings: 8
Source: Pampered Chef Bread and Pizza Baking Stone Recipe Booklet