Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1 medium sweet onion (finely diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb spicy Italian sausage
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce (plus add'l for dipping)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
  • 1 13.4 oz tube refrigerated pizza crust ([i.e. Pillsbury Classic] or 1 lb homemade pizza dough)
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp dry Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic salt

Instruction

  • In a medium-size skillet saute the onion in a couple of drizzles of olive oil for 2 minutes or until softened.. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute longer. Add Italian sausage to the pan, cook until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat from the pan. Set aside.
  • To assemble: Preheat the oven to 425°F. On a silpat or parchment paper, stretch the dough into roughly a 13 x 10 inch rectangle.
  • Sprinkle with half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Arrange the cooked sausage on top, then drizzle with the pizza sauce.
  • Top with the remaining shredded cheese. Begin to roll starting from the widest edge. Arrange seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Brush the top and sides with melted butter, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning onion powder and garlic salt. Finish with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes before cutting into 1 inch slices.
  • Serve with additional pizza sauce for dipping, if desired.