Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Kielbasa-and-Onion Pizza

This is such a yummy and very quick homemade pizza! Serve with a mixed greens salad.

Kielbasa-and-Onion Pizza
 By: Sarah Zorn from Rachel Ray Magazine

INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 
1/2 pound kielbasa, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, use any smoked or precooked meat in place of the kielbasa.
2 onions, thinly sliced 
Salt and pepper 
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped (or dry if you don't want to buy it fresh)
1 pound refrigerated pizza dough (Fresh and Easy's whole wheat dough is SO good)
1 cup shredded gruyère cheese (about 4 ounces), or whatever cheese you want, I used mozz once and a Mexican blend another time
minced garlic

DIRECTIONS:
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 500°. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the kielbasa and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes; transfer to a medium bowl. Add the onions and garlic and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the kielbasa and thyme and season with salt and pepper.

Stretch the pizza dough to fit a greased baking sheet. Arrange the kielbasa mixture evenly on top and sprinkle with the cheese. Bake until the crust is golden-brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Enjoy!