Ingredients

• 1-1/4 teaspoons dry yeast
• 1-1/2 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 ounces low-sodium tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup onion
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425° F.
2. Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water. Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil, sugar and flour to make dough. Place in a greased bowl, cover and set aside.
3. Combine tomato paste, 1/2 cup water, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and remaining oil in a small saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Chop onion and bell pepper.
5. Brown meat with black pepper and crushed red pepper in a skillet. Drain off fat. Add onion and green pepper.
6. Spray a pizza pan or a 17 x 14-inch baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray . Press dough onto pan or sheet. Spread sauce, meat mixture and cheese over dough.
7. Bake for 20 minutes or until dough and cheese are golden brown.
8. Cut into 6 slices and serve.

Helpful hints

• 1/2 package dry yeast equals 1-1/4 teaspoons.
• Each pizza slice has only 1 ounce of cheese to keep phosphorus low.