Deep-Dish Sausage Pizza

Makes 8 servings

16-oz. pkg. frozen bread dough, thawed

1 lb. sweet Italian pork sausage, casings removed

2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

1 green pepper, cut into squares

1 red pepper, cut into squares

28-oz. can diced tomatoes, drained

3/4 t. dried oregano

1/2 t. salt

1/4 t. garlic powder

1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Press thawed dough into the bottom and up the sides of a greased 13"x9" baking pan; set aside. In a large skillet, crumble sausage and cook until no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle sausage over dough; top with mozzarella cheese. In the same skillet, sauté peppers until slightly tender. Stir in tomatoes with juice and seasonings; spoon over pizza. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes, until crust is golden.

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