Breadstick and Pizza Casserole

For 6 -8 servings, Breadstick and Pizza Casserole keeps the list centered on olive oil, onion and bell pepper. Set aside about 65 minutes.

• Yield 6 -8 servings
• Ready in 65 minutes
• Prep 20 minutes
• Cook 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 bell pepper (green, red or yellow)
• 2 medium zucchini (cut into rounds)
• 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 2 cans (14-ounces each) diced tomatoes (drained)
• 1 (16-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 9-12 ounces fully cooked chicken or turkey sausages (sliced)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 recipe homemade breadstick dough

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9X13-inch baking dish and set aside.
2. In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and diced pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes, until the onion is translucent and the pepper is tender. Add the zucchini and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until just tender. Stir in the drained tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken sausage, basil, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the liquid is somewhat reduced. Add 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and stir into the mixture. Spoon half of the sauce mixture into the prepared dish. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese over the top.
3. Bake 25-30 minutes, until the breadsticks are golden brown and cooked through and the filling is hot and bubbly. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Cool the bake on a rack until the crumb sets, then slice.