Pepperoni Pizza with Peppers

Ingredients

1 10-oz package refrigerated pizza crust
cornmeal
1 teaspoon oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced (or 1/2each red and green bell peppers)
1/2 cup pizza sauce
2 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced
1 cup cheese, shredded (4 oz.), (blend of mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan and Romano)

Cooking Directions

Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a pizza pan, sprinkle lightly with cornmeal and press crust into pan. Bake 6-8 minutes until lightly browned. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet and sauté onion and pepper until soft. Spread sauce over pizza crust; top with vegetables, pepperoni and cheese, spreading evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes more or until edge of crust is golden brown and cheese is lightly browned.

Serves 4.

Serving Suggestions

The spicy tang of pepperoni livens up this cheese and green pepper pizza. Make this a Friday night special and get the kids to help. Hungry teenagers on hand? Double or triple the recipe. Serve pizza wedges with a lightly dressed tossed salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 410 calories
Protein: 22 grams
Fat: 19 grams
Sodium: 830 milligrams
Cholesterol: 25 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 9 grams
Carbohydrates: 38 grams
Fiber: 2 grams