PASQUALE'S FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING

Pasquale's Favorite Pizza Topping image

Provided by msbelle

Time 40m

Yield 2 13-inch pizzas, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup romano cheese
1 garlic clove, thinly-sliced vertically
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 lb mozzarella cheese, grated
2 (28 ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes, chopped and drained well

Steps:

In a large, deep frypan, lightly brown garlic in oil--do not burn. Discard garlic.
Add crumbled sausage, onion and fennel to oil in frypan and saute over medium-high heat till sausage is browned.
Drain all liquid from pan.
Add well-drained tomatoes, 1/4-cup cheese, oregano, basil and salt.
Simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 25 minutes.
Spoon half of topping onto each shell (pizza crust) using slotted spoon.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
Bake at 450-475 degrees for 20-25 minutes or till crust is crisp and brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.2, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 73.2, Sodium 1772.3, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 6.6, Protein 29.6