1 loaf (1 pound) frozen pizza dough, thawed
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pasta sauce
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pepperoni (about 64 slices)
- 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled, optional
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Minced fresh basil, optional
- Crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 16x10-in. rectangle.
- Brush with pasta sauce to within 1/2 in. of edges.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, sausage if desired, and Parmesan.
- Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal.
- Cut into 8 slices. Place in a greased Cooklife 12’ cast-iron skillet cut side down.
- Bake 20 minutes; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake until golden brown, 5-10 minutes longer. If desired, serve with minced fresh basil and crushed red pepper flakes.
