Vegetarian Times Meat Lovers' Pizza |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Vegetarian Times Ingredients:
1 pizza crust (12- to 14-inch, freshly made or commercial) |
1 cup canned tomato sauce |
1/4 cup chopped onion |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 tablespoon italian seasoning |
salt |
fresh ground black pepper |
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided |
4 ounces veggie crumbles (soy ground meat) |
2 links soy sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds |
1/4 cup chopped onion |
2 cups shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese or 2 cups soy mozzarella cheese |
12 slices soy pepperoni |
6 slices soy canadian bacon |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450°; prebake the fresh pizza crust if using, for 3-4 minutes; remove from oven, and set aside to cool slightly.
2. Make the Simple Seasoned Sauce: combine the tomato sauce, onion, oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; set aside.
3. Make the “Meat Topping”: heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a big skillet over med-high heat; add the soy ground meat and sausage links; saute for about 3 minutes, or until hot and slightly crispy.
4. Using a spatula, remove the meat from the pan; add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil; saute the onions for 3 minutes, or until translucent; add in the tomato sauce and stir; remove from heat.
5. Spread the tomato sauce over the crust; top with the ground meat, sausage, cheese, pepperoni, and Canadian bacon slices.
6. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the cheese melts; remove from oven and serve.
7. For Vegan use a vegan soy cheese.
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