Hearty Pizza Bake (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1 (13.8-oz) can of ready-to-use pizza dough
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4 tsp Italian spice mix
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2 cups shredded mozzarella
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¼ cup flour for thickening
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1 cup of diced pepperoni
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3 Tbsp of grated Parmesan
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1 lb seasoned pork sausage meat
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1 Tbsp olive oil
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1 lb of lean ground beef
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1 (26-oz) jar of pasta sauce, tomato basil flavor
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Get your oven going at 425ºF and give a 9×13-inch dish a light coat of cooking spray.
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Cook sausage and beef over medium-high heat in a big pan. Stir until browned and fully cooked through. Get rid of extra fat.
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Mix in the Italian seasoning, flour, and diced pepperoni. Give it a good stir so it blends well.
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Stir in the tomato basil pasta sauce, bring it to a bubble, then turn off the heat.
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Pour the meat sauce into your prepared dish and spread 1½ cups of shredded mozzarella over the top.
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Roll the pizza dough out and carefully place it over the cheese layer.
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Brush olive oil across the surface of the dough, then sprinkle the rest of the Italian seasoning, mozzarella, and all the Parmesan on top.
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Pop it in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dough is cooked and the top is golden.
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Give it a few moments to rest before cutting into it and serving.
# Helpful Notes:
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Drain the meat well to avoid a greasy result.
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Shredded cheese in a bag works fine, or shred fresh for better melting.
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Bake the crust for 5 minutes first on a baking sheet if you'd like a crispier texture.
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Let it sit a bit before slicing to give it time to hold together.