PESTO SAUSAGE PIZZA MAKEOVER

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This quick makeover took over an hour of prep time off the original, and the best part? It tastes even better now.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 cup roasted garlic Parmesan spaghetti sauce
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 16x11-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Build up edges slightly. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and pesto until blended. Spread over dough. Layer with spaghetti sauce, sausage mixture, mushrooms, olives and Monterey Jack cheese. , Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.