Ingredients

  • Ranchero Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic, minced
  • 4 cups tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 anaheim chilies, seeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 14 inches prepared pizza crust (or 1 Boboli cooked crust)
  • Toppings
  • 1/2 lb Italian sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled
  • 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup red onion, sliced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers (pickled)

Method

  • Ranchero Sauce: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and add onion. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add garlic and cook 2 minutes more or until onion is translucent. Add tomatoes, chilies, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes, stirring ocassionally. Stir in cilantro.
  • Preheat oven to 500. Spread 1 cup Ranchero sauce evenly over pizza. Cover with cooked sausage and sprinkle cheese over top.
  • Add onion, red pepper strips and jalapeno peppers (if using) over cheese.
  • Bake 15 - 20 minutes.