Hearty Pizza Bake (Print-Friendly Version)

Gooey cheese meets loads of meat in this pizza-style bake for any get-together.

# Ingredients List:

01 - 1 (13.8-oz) can of ready-to-use pizza dough
02 - 4 tsp Italian spice mix
03 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella
04 - ¼ cup flour for thickening
05 - 1 cup of diced pepperoni
06 - 3 Tbsp of grated Parmesan
07 - 1 lb seasoned pork sausage meat
08 - 1 Tbsp olive oil
09 - 1 lb of lean ground beef
10 - 1 (26-oz) jar of pasta sauce, tomato basil flavor

# Detailed Cooking Steps:

01 - Get your oven going at 425ºF and give a 9×13-inch dish a light coat of cooking spray.
02 - Cook sausage and beef over medium-high heat in a big pan. Stir until browned and fully cooked through. Get rid of extra fat.
03 - Mix in the Italian seasoning, flour, and diced pepperoni. Give it a good stir so it blends well.
04 - Stir in the tomato basil pasta sauce, bring it to a bubble, then turn off the heat.
05 - Pour the meat sauce into your prepared dish and spread 1½ cups of shredded mozzarella over the top.
06 - Roll the pizza dough out and carefully place it over the cheese layer.
07 - Brush olive oil across the surface of the dough, then sprinkle the rest of the Italian seasoning, mozzarella, and all the Parmesan on top.
08 - Pop it in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dough is cooked and the top is golden.
09 - Give it a few moments to rest before cutting into it and serving.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Drain the meat well to avoid a greasy result.
02 - Shredded cheese in a bag works fine, or shred fresh for better melting.
03 - Bake the crust for 5 minutes first on a baking sheet if you'd like a crispier texture.
04 - Let it sit a bit before slicing to give it time to hold together.

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