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Ingredients
- ¾ lb sweet or hot link Italian sausage, sliced into thin rounds
- 2 tbsp softened butter or margarine
- 1 lb fresh pizza dough, at room temperature
- 10 ounces mozzarella, thinly sliced or shredded
- 1 cup your favorite marinara sauce or 1 1/2 cups crushed and strained tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh chopped vegetables (optional)
- 1-2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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