Name: Pizza Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen pizza dough, thawed -; 1/2 cup pasta sauce -; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided -; 1 cup coarsely chopped pepperoni (about 64 slices) -; 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled, optional -; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese -; Minced fresh basil, optional -; Crushed red pepper flakes, optional -

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Cooking:

15 min.

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Ingredients for - Pizza Rolls

1. 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen pizza dough, thawed -

2. 1/2 cup pasta sauce -

3. 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided -

4. 1 cup coarsely chopped pepperoni (about 64 slices) -

5. 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled, optional -

6. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese -

7. Minced fresh basil, optional -

8. Crushed red pepper flakes, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Pizza Rolls

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 400°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 16x10-inch rectangle. Brush with pasta sauce to within 1/2 inch of the edges.

2. Stage

Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, sausage (if desired) and Parmesan cheese. Roll the dough up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Pinch the seam to seal.

3. Stage

Cut the dough into eight slices. Arrange the slices in a greased 9-inch cast-iron skillet or greased 9-inch round baking pan, cut side down. Editor's Tip: Give the rolls a little room in the pan to stretch their wings. They will expand in the oven.

4. Stage

Bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes longer. If desired, serve with minced fresh basil and crushed red pepper flakes. Editor's Tip: Prefer a crisper pizza crust? Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.