Sweet Pepper, Sausage, and Gouda Pizza with Spicy Sauce

Recipe from Gourmet Pizza Made Easy by Jennifer Boudinot (2011)

Spicy Pizza Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup chopped Spanish onion (about 1 large)
• 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno pepper 
• 1 (28 oz) can pureed tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• fresh ground pepper
• kosher salt

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat olive oil in large skillet on medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic, onion, and jalapeno-- saute until soft, about 1 minute.
3. Add tomatoes, broth, oregano, chili powder, and cayenne.  Cook, stirring occassionally, until reduced by half, about 15-20 minutes.
4. Add pepper and salt to taste.
5. Refrigerate unused sauce in an airtight container for 2-4 weeks.

Sweet Pepper, Sausage, and Gouda Pizza

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, grated
• 1 yellow pepper, cooked and chopped
• 8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup sweet Italian sausage

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven and pizza stone to 450 degrees F.
2. Brush dough with olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes. 
3. Remove from oven and add desired amount of sauce, cheese, bell pepper, and basil.
4. Cook until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling, about 10 minutes.  

-Alyssa