Pizza night...and no not delivery!

Tonight I did not feel like making an all out meal (not like I usually do anyway) so I went with an old standby that is not pasta!  I decided on making my own pizza.  I have found that in many ways making your own is better than waiting for the delivery guy to show up at your door.  Now you may not get the best crust in the world but at least you can put on anything you want and not pay $15 for a large pizza.

Tom and I find the pillsbury pizza dough is great to have in the fridge for such occasions.  I wouldn't say it is the best crust I have ever had but you have the choice of thin or normal and it has a nice light texture to it...kind of like a biscuit!  We choose to buy the thin crust.  I follow the directions on the tube which is preheat oven to 400 degrees and pre bake for 5 mins.  WARNING:  the dough is actually in the shape of a rectangle when you unroll from tube.  This makes for some adjustments to get the dough to fit in a round pan.  Be sure to grease the pan.

After pre baking the pizza this is where the creativity sets in.  I started the pizza this evening with a white sauce.  I then covered with a thin layer of shredded cheese.  Next up, pre cooked sliced chicken sausage, turkey pepperoni and artichokes.  I finished with another layer of shredded cheese.

The pizza then goes back in the oven for 10-12 mins until golden brown.  I served with a side of salad and have leftovers to bring for lunch tomorrow.